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USD1 Stablecoin Issuer Wins Conditional OCC Bank Charter
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The OCC granted conditional approval to World Liberty Financial for a national trust bank charter that would allow it to issue the USD1 stablecoin, replacing BitGo as issuer and custodian. The bank must meet a $20 million capital requirement and comply with the GENIUS Act before final approval.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 8 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026.
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You face a new pathway to federal banking status that could ease scaling and custodial roles for your stablecoin project. The $20 million capital bar and GENIUS Act compliance mark a regulatory hurdle but also a means to gain trust and market access.
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8 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Aug 2026
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