OCC

Crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash filed an application on March 4, 2026, for a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), mirroring Morgan Stanley's February filing for its Morgan Stanley Digital Trust subsidiary. The move bolsters partnerships for institutional crypto services amid a surge in similar applications from crypto firms.

9. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Following the OCC's December 2025 conditional approvals for national trust bank charters to crypto firms like Ripple and Circle—which drew sharp criticism—some of the largest US banks are now weighing legal action against the regulator for further easing rules on crypto and fintech charters. The Bank Policy Institute argues the changes could endanger consumers and the financial system amid the Trump administration's push to integrate cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance.

Following reports of JPMorgan exploring crypto trading for institutional clients amid favorable OCC guidance, analysts predict it will legitimize digital assets and funnel liquidity to rivals like Coinbase and Bullish—though competition may squeeze fees.

9. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued guidance permitting national banks to act as intermediaries in low-risk cryptocurrency trades. Interpretive Letter 1188 confirms that such riskless principal transactions fit within the business of banking. This move aligns with recent regulatory efforts to integrate digital assets into traditional finance.