Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Period: 20 Mar 2006 - 11 Aug 2025

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Crypto custodian Anchorage gets national trust charter

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Crypto custodian Anchorage gets national trust charter

Digital asset custody services provider Anchorage has secured conditional approval for a national trust charter from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

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US bank regulators release paper on operational resilience

Federal bank regulatory agencies today released a paper outlining sound practices designed to help large banks increase operational resilience.

US politicians weigh response to OCC payments charters

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US politicians weigh response to OCC payments charters

With financial technology firms growing fast and big tech outfits increasingly moving into the FS sector, a senior US politician has warned about the risks of "too-big-to-fail" fintechs.

OCC gives banks stablecoin guidance

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OCC gives banks stablecoin guidance

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has given federally chartered banks the green light to hold "reserves" on behalf of customers who issue certain stablecoins.

US regulator signals change to digital banking rules

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US regulator signals change to digital banking rules

A US federal banking regulator has called for public feedback on the use of cryptocurrencies ahead of what could be a change in the rules on digital banking.

Former Coinbase exec becomes acting Comptroller of the Currency

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Former Coinbase exec becomes acting Comptroller of the Currency

America's Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting is stepping down, with first deputy and former Coinbase chief legal officer Brian Brooks taking over on an acting basis.

Regulator tells USAA to fix lax information security

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Regulator tells USAA to fix lax information security

USAA Federal Savings Bank has been slapped with a cease-and-desist order by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for, among other things, an IT programme not in compliance with information security standards.

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State regulators go back to court over OCC's fintech charter plans

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

State regulators refile lawsuit over OCC fintech charter plans

State regulators refile lawsuit over OCC fintech charter plans

US state financial regulators are to renew their litigation efforts over the recent decision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to create a special purpose charter for financial technology firms.

OCC to host 'innovation office hours'

OCC to host 'innovation office hours'

Hot on the heels of its decision to start accepting fintech charter applications, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is reaching out to the industry, inviting interested parties to come in to its New York offices for a chat during 'innovation office hours'.

Circle looks to become licensed bank; Coinbase acquires broker-dealer

Circle looks to become licensed bank; Coinbase acquires broker-dealer

Cryptocurrency platform Circle Internet Financial is bidding to enter the Wall Street mainstream, seeking a federal banking license and SEC registration as a brokerage and trading venue.

US states team up to streamline fintech licensing

US states team up to streamline fintech licensing

Bank regulators in seven US states have agreed to standardise parts of the licensing process for money service businesses (MSBs) in a bid to make it easier for fintech startups to operate across the country.

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