Coinbase (COIN) Receives OCC Conditional Approval for Trust Bank

Coinbase (COIN) announced it received conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to operate as a trust bank, enabling it to provide payment products under federal supervision. This approval could allow Coinbase to enhance its stablecoin business, particularly with USDC, facilitating crypto payments. While this does not make Coinbase a commercial bank, it provides regulatory credibility and the ability to compete with payment giants like PayPal and Square. The decision underscores the shift in regulatory sentiment towards crypto infrastructure in the U.S.