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Citi to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Custody With Custody+ in 2026

Citigroup will introduce Bitcoin custody for institutional clients by late 2026, integrating crypto and traditional assets under its new Custody+ platform and expanding access to digital asset infrastructure.

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OCC-Chartered Crypto Banks Face New Federal Oversight and Rules

Crypto banks with OCC charters must meet strict capital, liquidity, governance, and compliance standards. Ongoing federal supervision shapes how these institutions handle custody, AML, and digital asset activities in the U.S.

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Crypto Firms Target National Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shifts

Digital asset companies are pursuing national bank charters to streamline U.S. operations, reduce state licensing complexity, and access federal oversight-but the move brings new capital, compliance, and activity restrictions under OCC supervision

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Blockchain Association Urges Supreme Court Review of Custodia Fed Case

The Blockchain Association is pressing the Supreme Court to review Custodia Bank's denied Fed master account, warning the current legal stance could let federal regulators block crypto banks from the U.S. payments system.

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How Crypto Firms Can Secure an OCC National Trust Bank Charter

Crypto companies seeking an OCC national trust bank charter face rigorous federal requirements, including detailed business plans, capital standards, and ongoing supervision. The process reshapes regulatory obligations but does not eliminate them for digital asset firms

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Fidelity Seeks SEC Approval to Add Staking to Ethereum ETF

Fidelity has filed to enable staking and quarterly cash payouts for its $898 million spot Ethereum ETF, aiming to compete with rivals as U.S. crypto fund structures evolve under new IRS guidance.

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as Sentiment Diverges From Stocks

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their strongest inflows since April, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading the charge, as investors respond to shifting sentiment and security concerns following a major hardware wallet exploit

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