This Week in Crypto Law

The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law.

The first week of April underscored a clear trend: crypto is continuing its integration into the traditional financial system, even as regulators and policymakers race to catch up. From federal trust charters to institutional expansion and mounting pressure for U.S. legislation, the legal framework around digital assets is rapidly evolving.

Coinbase Moves Closer to Federal Banking Status

Coinbase has reportedly received conditional approval for a U.S. national trust charter, a development that could allow it to operate as a federally regulated crypto custodian. If finalized, the charter would position Coinbase within…