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Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital has applied for a national trust charter, signaling a strategic shift toward institutional legitimacy and a unified federal regulatory framework.
The OCC's unconditional charter approval for Ripple marks a definitive pivot from crypto-native speculation toward regulated institutional financial services.
Following its milestone unconditional OCC charter, BitGo is reporting a surge in institutional demand that sets the stage for a highly anticipated 2027 public offering.
Corporate spend management fintech Ramp has applied for a national trust bank charter from the OCC, signaling a strategic move toward greater regulatory control and potential balance sheet involvement. This follows a significant $1.85 billion funding round and comes amid broader
The OCC and CFPB are escalating investigations into account termination policies at major US lenders, signaling a shift in the regulatory climate for the banking sector.
Chicago fintech lender Avant has filed for a national bank charter with the OCC, seeking to eliminate third-party sponsor banks and access lower-cost deposit funding.
OpenReserve, a new fintech venture from MoneyLion alums, has received conditional approval for a national banking license from the OCC, signaling a significant step towards its 'continuous banking' model.
Global neobank Revolut has received a conditional national bank charter from the OCC for its US entity, marking a significant step toward independent operation and expanded financial services in the United States.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's conditional bank charter approval for the Trump-linked crypto venture signals a dramatic shift in federal regulatory posture toward digital assets, opening a highly politicized pathway to federal banking rails.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied Bunq's application for a U.S. bank charter, citing concerns over capitalization, management experience, and unrealistic profit projections. This marks a significant setback for the Dutch fintech's expansion ambitions.
Stablecoin issuer Dakota has applied for an OCC trust banking charter, signaling a strategic move towards direct federal regulation and institutional legitimacy within the US financial system.