Ripple, Circle, Paxos Secure Path To National Banking Charters In The US

bitcoinistPubblicato 2025-12-12Pubblicato ultima volta 2025-12-12

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted conditional approval for national trust bank charters to several major crypto firms, including Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos. Once fully approved, these charters will allow the companies to manage and hold digital assets on behalf of customers, enabling faster payment settlements. Currently, Anchorage Digital is the only other crypto firm with such a charter. Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse hailed the move as a significant step for the company’s stablecoin, RLUSD, and criticized banking lobbyists for "anti-competitive tactics." The OCC emphasized that each application underwent rigorous review and that these approvals modernize the financial system and expand access to innovative products.

On Friday, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) approved national trust charter applications from several key firms in the industry including Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank, Ripple National Trust Bank, BitGo Bank & Trust, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos Trust Company.

OCC’s Approval Of Digital Asset Trust Banks

Once finalized and full approval is reached, these national trust bank charters would empower the crypto companies to manage and hold assets on behalf of their customers, enabling faster payment settlements.

Currently, Anchorage Digital is the only digital asset company that holds a national trust bank charter from the OCC, which oversees a total of 60 such institutions.

Comptroller Jonathan Gould emphasized that each application underwent a thorough and rigorous review process, underscoring the necessity for each entity to meet additional conditions before gaining full operational status.

He explained that welcoming new entrants into the banking landscape aids in modernizing the system, diversifying offerings, and enhancing access to innovative financial products.

Ripple CEO Challenges Banking Lobbyists

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, commented on the approval via social media, highlighting it as a significant advancement for Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD. He stated that it sets a high standard for compliance under both federal and state regulation.

Garlinghouse also took a moment to address banking lobbyists who may have opposed this move, asserting that their “anti-competitive tactics” are evident.

The executive pointed out that while these lobbyists have argued that the crypto industry does not abide by the same regulations, the recent approvals demonstrate that the crypto sector is operating transparently under the supervision of the OCC.

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, noted that the firm is among the first entities to receive conditional approval following the enactment of the GENIUS legislation, ensuring the sustainability of Ripple’s stablecoin business for the long term.

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