Circle Gets US Approval for Bank That Could Hold USDC Reserves

Circle has won US regulatory approval to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, which will initially offer crypto custody and could eventually manage USDC reserves, reducing reliance on third-party banks after the 2023 SVB crisis exposed the stablecoin's vulnerability.

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