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Stripe-Owned Bridge Clears OCC Hurdle for Federal Bank Charter

Stripe-Owned Bridge Clears OCC Hurdle for Federal Bank Charter
Stripe-Owned Bridge Clears OCC Hurdle for Federal Bank Charter
February 17, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Stripe-owned Bridge announced Tuesday (Feb. 17) that it received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to organize a federally chartered national trust bank. Get the Full...

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Erebor Becomes First Bank OK’d Under New Administration
Erebor Becomes First Bank OK’d Under New Administration
February 08, 2026  |  Banking

Startup-focused lender Erebor has become the first bank chartered under the second Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
February 03, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Community banks still trade on proximity and relationships, but their appeal now hinges just as much on whether they can deliver modern digital services. Get...

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Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter
Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter
January 29, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Digital financial services giant Nu received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a new national bank in...

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FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
January 26, 2026  |  Digital-First Banking

The 21st century has seen a shift in how nonbanks enter the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OCC Says Reducing Regulatory Burden Will Help Banks Compete With Private Credit
OCC Says Reducing Regulatory Burden Will Help Banks Compete With Private Credit
January 23, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould reportedly said that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) work to relax leveraged-loan rules for banks will reduce the regulatory...

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Revolut Drops US Bank Buyout Plan, Eyes Standalone OCC Charter
Revolut Drops US Bank Buyout Plan, Eyes Standalone OCC Charter
January 23, 2026  |  Digital Banking

Revolut is shifting its U.S. playbook again. The U.K.-headquartered FinTech has dropped plans to buy an American bank and is now preparing to pursue a...

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European Neobank bunq Files for Banking License in US
European Neobank bunq Files for Banking License in US
January 07, 2026  |  Digital Banking

Amsterdam-based neobank bunq has formally launched its campaign for an American banking license. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
FinTech Company Mercury Submits Applications to Become National Bank
December 19, 2025  |  Banking

FinTech company Mercury has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and for federal deposit insurance...

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