Fed Proposes Rule Forcing Stablecoins to Hold Fully Liquid Reserves
The Federal Reserve proposes liquid reserve backing, standardized capital rules, and a bank application process for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.
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OCC Crypto Bank Charters
US OCC actions moving crypto firms and stablecoin issuers toward national bank and trust charters under GENIUS Act implementation.
Block Applies for a National Trust Bank to Custody Bitcoin
Block has applied to establish Builders Bank & Trust, an uninsured national trust bank offering custody services for bitcoin, stablecoins and other assets.
Revolut Wins Conditional OCC Approval for a U.S. National Bank
Revolut receives conditional OCC approval to form a U.S. national bank offering loans, deposits, credit cards and digital-asset access in 2027.
OCC to Finalize Stablecoin Rules by November, Applications Open in 2027
The OCC plans to finalize GENIUS Act stablecoin rules by November, allowing it to begin processing issuer applications in early 2027.
Treasury Proposes Rules Deciding Which Stablecoins Need a US Licence
The US Treasury seeks public feedback on proposed GENIUS Act rules covering stablecoin licensing, issuance and sales ahead of implementation.
Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Wins Preliminary US Bank Charter
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has received conditional OCC approval for a national trust bank supporting its $4 billion USD1 stablecoin.
OCC Opens National Bank Path for Crypto Firms, Sparking Bank Lobby Pushback
The OCC says crypto firms should have a path to becoming national banks, formalizing what has been case-by-case approval as agency doctrine, while bank lobbies consider a lawsuit against the agency.