Becoming trust banks does not allow the firms to act as traditional Main Street institutions
Published Tue, Feb 24, 2026 · 07:54 AM
[NEW YORK] Crypto.com said that it received conditional approval for a national trust bank charter in the US, paving the way for the digital-asset exchange to offer its crypto services as a federally regulated institution.
The crypto platform said on Monday (Feb 23) that it was reviewed by the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which awards national bank charters. The US agency did not respond to several requests seeking confirmation. Crypto.com said that it plans to use the charter to offer services such as staking and trade settlement.
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