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Image: CointelegraphJack Dorsey’s Block Seeks US Trust Bank Charter for Digital Assets
According to reporting by Cointelegraph, Jack Dorsey’s payment firm Block has applied for a federal trust bank charter from the OCC for an entity named Builders Bank & Trust to handle Bitcoin and stablecoin custody, though the filing remains not officially confirmed by independent regulatory dockets.
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CointelegraphJack Dorsey’s Block Seeks US Trust Bank Charter for Digital Assets
According to reporting by Cointelegraph, Jack Dorsey’s payment firm Block has applied for a federal trust bank charter from the OCC for an entity named Builders Bank & Trust to handle Bitcoin and stablecoin custody, though the filing remains not officially confirmed by independent regulatory dockets.
CointelegraphGemini secures major payment institution license for digital asset operations in Singapore
According to media reporting by Cointelegraph that is not officially confirmed by local authorities, Gemini has obtained a full regulatory permit to operate digital asset and cross-border money transfer services.
Crypto BriefingOpenPayd Expands US Regulatory Footprint With 43 Money Transmitter Licenses Ahead of Planned Nasdaq Listing
According to reporting by Crypto Briefing published on September 2, 2026, financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd finalized its integration of MSB USA Inc., securing 43 state Money Transmitter Licenses across the United States. This regulatory expansion, which remains not officially confirmed by independent regulatory dockets, coincides with the company's preparations for a public debut on the Nasdaq exchange via a business combination valued at approximately $1.1 billion.
crypto.newsIntercontinental Exchange Partners with tZERO to Advance NYSE Tokenized Securities Framework
Intercontinental Exchange reportedly agreed to invest in tZERO and license blockchain patents to support an upcoming tokenized securities platform for the New York Stock Exchange, while the initiative remains subject to regulatory approvals and has not officially confirmed launch dates or operational rules.
Crypto BriefingHong Kong SFC flags Star Bridge Capital Group as unlicensed
Crypto Briefing reported that Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission placed Star Bridge Capital Group onto its official Alert List following abnormal liquidations and police complaints, though these claims remain not officially confirmed by the regulator's full investigative findings.
crypto.newsRevolut Launches Euro Stablecoin EURR Amid Strict European Regulatory Squeeze on Tether
According to reporting by crypto.news published on August 27, 2026, fintech platform Revolut initiated the distribution of EURR, a euro-backed stablecoin issued by Stripe-owned Bridge, across Denmark, Poland, and Portugal on August 26, 2026. This development occurs as Tether's USDT remains absent from licensed European platforms following the full enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation on July 1, 2026. Tether did not apply for e-money token authorization due to objections against mandatory bank deposit requirements. This event has not officially confirmed by an official or first-party source.