Three Charts Show Who Wants a Federal Bank Charter and Why
The OCC approved or conditionally approved six companies for federal bank charters, including four digital asset firms. Comptroller Gould stated that entities involving digital assets can pursue national bank status. Pending applications include 12 digital asset firms, with strategies differing between trust banks and full-service banks. Circle received final approval for a national trust bank managing USDC reserves. According to PYMNTS, most middle-market firms remain cautious about digital ass





