Coinbase Clarifies ‘We Are Not Becoming a Bank’ After Receiving Conditional OCC Nod That Hints at Bigger Moves
Coinbase OCC Trust Charter Signals Federal CryptoIt signals increased regulatory clarity and potential institutional growth without exposing Coinbase to traditional banking risks like lending or deposit liabilities.The charter is structured for custody and fiduciary services, allowing federal oversight while avoiding retail banking activities such as deposits and loans.The move reinforces a trend of major cryptoThe trust framework may expand high-margin institutional custody, payments infrastructure, and compliance-driven services under a unified federal regime.
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