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Archived story · published November 9, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Crypto · November 9, 2026

Coinbase Gets Final Regulatory Stamp For Trust-Bank Charter

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Coinbase Global Inc. has received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. This conversion, finalized on November 6, 2026, allows the exchange to move its institutional crypto custody business under direct federal supervision. The move follows a preliminary approval granted in April 2026 and allows Coinbase National Trust Company to operate as a fiduciary for institutional clients, though it remains a trust bank and not a commercial bank authorized to take retail deposits.

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Confirmed · 2

Backed by filings, on-chain data, official statements or several independent publishers.

  • The OCC approved the charter for Coinbase National Trust Company. (Coinbase and OCC records)
  • The charter process was completed Nov. 6. (OCC licensing records)

Claimed · 1

Said by a company, project or person; not yet independently confirmed.

  • The company has served as a custodian for more than 14 years. (Coinbase)

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Price talk, forecasts or unnamed sources, quoted as someone else's view.

  • None identified.

Reported by multiple outlets

  • The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) gave final approval for a national trust bank charter to Coinbase National Trust Company.
  • The final chartering process was completed on November 6, 2026.
  • Coinbase received preliminary or conditional approval in April 2026.
  • The charter places Coinbase's institutional custody business under federal supervision.
  • Coinbase is not a commercial bank and cannot take ordinary retail deposits or make loans.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Coinbase applied for the charter in October 2025.
  • Coinbase has operated under a New York trust charter since 2018.
  • The charter allows for federal uniformity in custody capabilities.
  • Coinbase claims to have served as a custodian for over 14 years.

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