National Trust Charters For Crypto Under Fire—Senator Warren Says It Goes Beyond The Law
Senator Elizabeth Warren is challenging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) approval of national trust bank charters for crypto companies. She argues that approvals for firms like Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity, Paxos, and Coinbase appear to go beyond the limited activities permitted by law, potentially violating the National Bank Act. Warren warns that allowing crypto firms to engage in bank-like activities—such as lending and payments—without equivalent regulations could threaten consumer protection and financial system stability. Traditional banks have also objected to the OCC's approach. In defense, OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould stated that including new entrants promotes competition, modernization, and benefits consumers and the broader industry.
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