Stablecoin firm Circle wins final OCC approval to open national trust bank — 2026-07-10

Impact Vector: Crypto Infrastructure · Jul 10, 2026 · 7m

## Short Segments Circle secures final OCC approval to open a national trust bank, marking a pivotal moment for stablecoin regulation. Meanwhile, the GENIUS Act is reshaping how US banks handle stablecoin risks, and Pulsar Money is launching a stablecoin payment app on Arc. Binance reports a shift to self-custody in the EU post-MiCA, UK Labour MPs push to ban crypto political donations, North Carolina recognizes CFTC preemption over prediction markets, and Polymarket files for regulated margin trading in the US. The GENIUS Act is forcing US bank boards to confront stablecoin risks. The…