Kraken Bets on OCC Charter to Lock Federal Crypto Bank Spot

Kraken’s parent files for OCC charter to establish a federally regulated crypto bank, aiming to boost credibility and federal oversight.

Key takeaways

• Kraken Parent Company Files for OCC Charter to Establish Federal Crypto Bank
• Kraken’s parent company, Payward, is seeking a federal trust charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, a move that would put a federally regulated cr...
• The OCC trust charter, if granted, would give Payward a national foothold, distinct from its state-level Wyoming bank. The application signals that Kraken isn’t waitin...
• What a Federal OCC Charter Could Mean for Kraken and U.S. Crypto Banking

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