Executives at federally regulated banks told a Consensus Miami 2026 panel that crypto companies are increasingly seeking bank licenses as the industry moves toward regulated financial infrastructure.
Summary
- Panelists at the Consensus Miami 2026 Policy Summit said the push for bank licenses is accelerating among crypto firms under the current regulatory environment.
- A bank charter gives crypto companies direct access to client deposits, reduces borrowing costs, and pulls operations out of regulatory grey zones.
- The session follows a broader Trump-era deregulatory shift that has encouraged firms to pursue national and state bank charters.
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