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Rain Files OCC Application to Launch National Trust Bank for Stablecoin Payments
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rain has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Rain National Trust Bank, a federally regulated trust bank to consolidate custody and issuance of US dollar-backed stablecoins under one entity, enhancing institutional regulatory oversight for stablecoin payments.
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You now face a direct path to federal trust bank status for stablecoin management, making it easier to compete for clients demanding strong regulatory custody and issuance. This regulatory framework opens an institutional door previously scattered across state licenses and custodians.
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3 sources · 6 Oct 2026
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