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2026-07-06 20:00:12

Ripple Follows Circle’s Lead in Applying for US Banking License, RLUSD Stablecoin to Face Dual Oversight

Ripple Labs formally applied for a national bank charter with the OCC and a Federal Reserve Master Account to bring its RLUSD stablecoin under dual state-federal oversight, aligning with the GENIUS Act. The move mirrors Circle's recent application. XRP rose 2.87% on the news. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel-backed Erebor bank targets startups, and Belgium’s KBC Bank plans to offer crypto investments.

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Ripple Follows Circle’s Lead in Applying for US Banking License, RLUSD Stablecoin to Face Dual Oversight
2026-07-06 20:00:12

Ripple Follows Circle’s Lead and Applies for US Banking License

Ripple applies for a national bank charter from the OCC and a Fed Master Account to bring RLUSD stablecoin under dual regulation, mirroring Circle's recent move. XRP rises 2.87%. Billionaire Peter Thiel backs new bank Erebor for startups and crypto. Belgium's KBC Bank prepares to offer crypto investments.

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Ripple Follows Circle’s Lead and Applies for US Banking License
2026-07-06 19:59:16

Ripple Follows Circle's Lead and Applies for US Banking License

Ripple Labs officially applied for a national bank charter with the OCC and a Federal Reserve Master Account to bring its RLUSD stablecoin under dual state-federal oversight under the GENIUS Act. Separately, Peter Thiel backs a new crypto-focused bank Erebor, while Belgium's KBC Bank announces crypto investment services.

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Ripple Follows Circle's Lead and Applies for US Banking License
2026-07-06 19:59:16

Ripple Follows Circle’s Lead and Applies for US Banking License, Escalating RLUSD Stablecoin Regulation

Ripple Labs has applied for a US national bank charter with the OCC and a Master Account with the Federal Reserve, aiming to bring its RLUSD stablecoin under dual state and federal oversight, following Circle's similar move. Market reacted positively with XRP rising 2.87% to $2.24. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel backs new bank Erebor to fill Silicon Valley Bank's void, and Belgium's KBC Bank plans to offer crypto investments.

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Ripple Follows Circle’s Lead and Applies for US Banking License, Escalating RLUSD Stablecoin Regulation