bank charters

FinTechs’ Roadmap to Scale Includes Bank Charters
FinTechs’ Roadmap to Scale Includes Bank Charters
October 07, 2025  |  Banking

As FinTechs seek to broaden their reach, many are turning to bank charters as a means of expanding product lines, cutting through state-by-state licensing and...

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FinTechs Pursue Direct Connections to the Fed With National Trust Bank Charters
FinTechs Pursue Direct Connections to the Fed With National Trust Bank Charters
July 07, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

For several FinTechs, in the move to broaden scale and scope to a nationwide level, all roads lead to the Fed. Get the Full Story...

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Ripple Applies for National Banking License
Ripple Applies for National Banking License
July 02, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Ripple reportedly filed an application for a national banking license Wednesday (July 2) with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Get the...

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Wise Files Application to Create National Trust Bank in US
Wise Files Application to Create National Trust Bank in US
July 02, 2025  |  Banking

London-headquartered payments firm Wise reportedly filed an application to create a national trust bank in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Payments Innovators Seek Direct Access as De Novo Banking Activity Rebounds
Payments Innovators Seek Direct Access as De Novo Banking Activity Rebounds
May 23, 2025  |  Banking

In recent months, nonbanks have been applying for banking charters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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NY Federal Court Rules OCC Cannot Grant Charters To FinTech Firms
NY Federal Court Rules OCC Cannot Grant Charters To FinTech Firms
October 23, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

New York’s federal district court ruled that the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) does not have the power to grant national...

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OCC Seeks Public Comment On Innovation Pilot Program
OCC Seeks Public Comment On Innovation Pilot Program
May 27, 2019  |  Regulation

The headlines in recent weeks tied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have centered on legal disputes over national bank charters...

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FinTech Charter Hits Speed Bump
FinTech Charter Hits Speed Bump
May 06, 2019  |  Regulation

The suit can proceed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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