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Jack 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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Illustration representing digital asset custody and federal banking architecture.Cointelegraph
CVBlockCorporate & infrastructure

Jack 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.

Stablecoin regulationExchange licensingCustody
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Digital illustration representing regulatory compliance and cryptocurrency licensing in SingaporeCointelegraph
CVGeminiRegulation & policy

Gemini 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.

Exchange licensing
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OpenPayd building exterior representing global fintech infrastructure operationsCrypto Briefing
CVOpenPaydCorporate & infrastructure

OpenPayd 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.

Exchange licensing
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Intercontinental Exchange partnership with tZERO for NYSE tokenized securities platformcrypto.news
CVIntercontinental Exchange (ICE) / tZEROCorporate & infrastructure

Intercontinental 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.

SECExchange licensing
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Risk intelligence newsroom graphic illustrating regulatory warning and market cautionCrypto Briefing
CVStar Bridge Capital GroupReserves & solvency

Hong 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.

Exchange licensing
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Digital graphic illustrating European regulatory compliance frameworks and stablecoin distribution channels.crypto.news
CVRevolutEnforcement & legal

Revolut 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.

MiCAStablecoin regulationExchange licensing
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