Crypto.news reports that Coinbase has obtained a full national trust bank charter from the OCC. This approval allows Coinbase to operate its institutional crypto custody business under federal oversight. However, the charter does not permit the company to engage in retail banking activities, imposing key restrictions on its operations.
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Source published: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:39:48 +0000
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