Crypto Bank Charter Battle Grows as OCC Clears Coinbase, Ripple, Bitgo and Others

Profit-taking by Bitcoin traders pushed the Coinbase BTC premium to a six-week low, but demand from longer-term traders put a clear support under the range lows.

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty says the Clarity Act could unlock a multi-trillion dollar US crypto market. The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act 15-9 on May 14, a bipartisan result that lifts the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act toward…

The launch marks Coinbase’s latest push into white-label stablecoin infrastructure for businesses building branded digital payment and settlement systems.

Coinbase's AI-driven compliance overhaul could redefine industry standards, but it risks regulatory scrutiny if AI fails to meet oversight expectations. The post Coinbase rebuilds compliance operations with AI, handling 55% of US fraud cases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple's recognition signals growing institutional acceptance of blockchain, potentially accelerating enterprise adoption and reshaping finance. The post Ripple ranks No. 16 on CNBC’s 2026 Disruptor 50 list appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Catena Labs raised $30M to build regulated banking infrastructure for AI agents, while filing for a national trust bank charter with the OCC.

BitGo's integration of Lightning Network support could accelerate institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a practical payment solution, enhancing its utility. The post BitGo adds Lightning Network support to Crypto-as-a-Service offering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase's stablecoin platform could reshape financial systems by enabling businesses to issue branded tokens, boosting USDC demand and revenue. The post Flipcash launches USDF stablecoin using Coinbase’s platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.