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Anchorage

2026-07-09 01:04:13

Milestone: Anchorage Wins First U.S. Federal Digital Asset Bank Charter from OCC

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has conditionally approved crypto custodian Anchorage to launch the first federally chartered digital asset bank, Anchorage Digital Bank, marking a historic regulatory milestone for the crypto industry.

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crypto bank

2026-07-09 01:04:13

US OCC Approves Anchorage to Launch First Federally Chartered Crypto Bank

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has conditionally approved crypto custodian Anchorage to establish the first federally chartered digital asset bank, marking a milestone for crypto integration.

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OCC

2026-07-02 21:00:14

OCC Grants Conditional Approval to Five Crypto Firms as National Trust Banks, Including Fidelity and BitGo

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has conditionally approved five digital asset firms—Ripple, Circle, Fidelity Digital Assets, BitGo, and Paxos—to become federally chartered national trust banks, a major milestone for crypto integration into traditional finance. The approvals allow state-level trust charters to convert to federal status, enabling nationwide fiduciary and custody services. Circle’s CEO highlighted increased clarity for institutions, while BitGo reported $4.19 billion in revenue for H1 2025 and plans to go public. This follows Anchorage Digital’s precedent and signals growing federal oversight of digital assets.

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OCC

2026-07-02 20:45:14

OCC Conditionally Approves Five Crypto Firms as National Trust Banks: Ripple, Circle, Fidelity, BitGo, and Paxos

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted conditional approvals for five digital asset firms—Ripple, Circle, Fidelity Digital Assets, BitGo, and Paxos—to become federally chartered national trust banks. These firms can upgrade from state-level trust charters to federal status, enabling nationwide fiduciary and custody services, though they cannot accept deposits or make loans. Circle's CEO highlighted the enhanced regulatory clarity for institutional clients; BitGo reported $4.19 billion in revenue for H1 2025. This milestone marks a significant integration of crypto into traditional finance and reflects a trend toward federal oversight of digital assets.

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