Bitcoin Magazine reports that Coinbase's custody arm has received a full national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This follows a conditional approval granted in April. However, the new license does not permit Coinbase to accept deposits, issue loans, or create stablecoins.
Based on the Bitcoin Magazine report; not independently verified.
Source published: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:18:31 +0000
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