Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Facebook Libra taps ex-OCC exec as lead counsel
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30 November, 2020

Facebook Libra taps ex-OCC exec as lead counsel

The Libra Association has announced Saumya Bhavsar as the general counsel for its payment subsidiary, Libra Networks.
US comptroller wants to stop banks from blacklisting digital currency businesses
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25 November, 2020

US comptroller wants to stop banks from blacklisting digital currency businesses

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed the rule that will finally ensure fair access to banking...
US regulator gives approval for banks to hold stablecoins
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24 September, 2020

US regulator gives approval for banks to hold stablecoins

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has permitted national banks to hold reserves of digital currencies and other...
US senators want OCC to clarify its digital currency rulemaking
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5 September, 2020

US senators want OCC to clarify its digital currency rulemaking

Sen. Mike Crapo has called on Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks to provide an update on the Advanced Notice of Proposed...
New bank charter for digital assets lodged in US
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12 August, 2020

New bank charter for digital assets lodged in US

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed a new national bank charter for payment companies handling digital...
US banks get green light to guard customers’ digital currency
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24 July, 2020

US banks get green light to guard customers’ digital currency

National savings banks and federal savings associations can provide “safekeeping and custody services” for their clients’ digital currency.
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