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Ripple, Circle Lead Crypto Push as OCC Opens Path to National Trust Bank Charters

CoinCentral·August 12, 2026·1 min read
Ripple, Circle Lead Crypto Push as OCC Opens Path to National Trust Bank Charters

The OCC says firms conducting legal digital asset activities can pursue national bank charters. Ripple received conditional approval to establish Ripple National Trust Bank. Circle received conditional approval to establish First National Digital Currency Bank. The OCC received 40 de novo applications during the past 18 months.

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