By Neil Roland ( July 10, 2026, 20:41 GMT | Insight) -- Circle Internet Group received final approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, a passage expected to strengthen the infrastructure of USDC, the world's largest regulated stablecoin. The bank, which will operate under the name Circle National Trust, said it will offer digital-assets custody services for the firm and its affiliates. Depending on demand, the firm may offer services to a limited number of institutional customers directly, focusing on banks and other financial institutions. The approval “marks a defining step in bringing blockchain technology and digital assets into the core of the U.S. financial system,” said Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. Circle Internet Group received final approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, a passage expected to strengthen the infrastructure of USDC, the world’s largest regulated stablecoin....
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