Crypto Brief
Zerohash Applies for US National Trust Bank Charter
Zerohash has applied for a US national trust bank charter, joining several crypto firms seeking federal approval to expand stablecoin and custody services.
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Zerohash has applied for a US national trust bank charter, joining several crypto firms seeking federal approval to expand stablecoin and custody services.
BitGo Europe has rolled out its MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service platform across 30 EEA countries, targeting banks and fintechs with custody and trading infrastructure.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed legislation allowing certain state retirement plans to offer crypto investment options and strengthening legal protections for digital asset users.
A Senate housing bill amendment would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a US central bank digital currency through 2030, reviving prior legislative efforts.
Turkey’s ruling party has proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains, granting the president authority to adjust the rate within a defined range.
South Korea has launched a cross-agency review of seized digital assets after a government agency exposed a wallet seed phrase, resulting in multimillion-dollar losses.
The OCC released a proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, formally barring yield on payment stablecoins and tightening oversight of issuer-affiliate reward structures.
Gate obtained a Malta Payment Institution license under PSD2, enabling regulated fiat and stablecoin payment services across the European Union.
AllUnity, backed by Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm, has launched CHFAU, a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin for institutional clients under MiCA compliance.
Hong Kong plans to approve its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March as part of a broader push to formalize digital asset regulation. The government will also introduce new rules for crypto dealers and…
Austria’s financial regulator has barred KuCoin’s EU entity from onboarding new customers, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions compliance roles.
Crypto.com has received conditional approval for a national bank trust charter from the OCC, signaling continued regulatory engagement with digital asset firms seeking federal oversight.