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

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 Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Stripe’s Stablecoin Expansion Faces Sanctions Scrutiny
Cryptocurrency // February 03, 2026

Stripe’s push into stablecoins is encountering early friction as its newly acquired crypto startup Bridge becomes linked to transactions allegedly involving scammers and sanctioned entities, according to The Information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Bank Policy Institute Leads Opposition to Stripe Banking Charter
Cryptocurrency // November 24, 2025

Four organizations submitted comments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the application of Stripe’s stablecoin arm, Bridge Infrastructure, for a national trust bank charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Visa and Bridge Partner to Enable Stablecoin-Linked Cards
Cryptocurrency // April 30, 2025

Visa and Bridge have partnered to launch a card-issuing product that enables cardholders to use their stablecoin balance to make purchases at any merchant location that accepts Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Visa and Bridge Aim to Bring Stablecoin Cards to Over 100 Countries

March 03, 2026
Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned stablecoin infrastructure platform Bridge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Stripe-Owned Bridge Clears OCC Hurdle for Federal Bank Charter

February 17, 2026
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 Story Complete the form to...

Stripe’s Stablecoin Expansion Faces Sanctions Scrutiny

February 03, 2026
Stripe’s push into stablecoins is encountering early friction as its newly acquired crypto startup Bridge becomes linked to transactions allegedly involving scammers and sanctioned entities, according to The Information. Get...

Bank Policy Institute Leads Opposition to Stripe Banking Charter

November 24, 2025
Four organizations submitted comments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the application of Stripe’s stablecoin arm, Bridge Infrastructure, for a national trust bank charter. Get the...