ICBA Opposes OCC’s Conditional Nod For Coinbase National Trust Bank Charter
NewsBTC 03 Apr 2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted Coinbase (COIN) a conditional approval for a national trust bank charter, a move that would place the crypto exchange among a small group of five digital-asset firms — including Ripple, Circle (CRCL) — that have received similar tentative sign-offs from the agency ... Coinbase Eyes Broader US Payments Suite ... IBCA Demands OCC Rework National Trust Bank Rule.
Did the CLARITY Act’s Stablecoin Yield Deal Finally Defuse the Next “Gensler Moment”?
Crypto Economy 03 Apr 2026
The crypto industry finally got the headline it had been waiting for. senators say they’ve reached a deal with the White House on the most explosive part of the CLARITY Act — stablecoin yield. After months of deadlock, the compromise is straightforward on paper. no passive yield, but activity‑based rewards are allowed. It’s a political middle ground meant to calm banks, satisfy exchanges, and keep the bill alive ... The honest answer ... ....

