The US-based cryptocurrency exchange applied for a national trust charter in October as part of its plans to “bridge the gap“ with traditional finance. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is coming out against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s application for a National Trust Company Charter in the US — a move that could threaten banks’ interests as the company moves closer to traditional finance. In a Monday letter to the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) — the office responsible for approving banking applications — the ICBA said it “strongly opposes” Coinbase’s subsidiary applying for a trust charter. The letter cited “untested” elements related to crypto custody, as well as claims that Coinbase’s arm would “struggle to achieve and maintain profitability during crypto bear markets.” “Imagine opposing a regulated trust charter because you prefer crypto to stay… unregulated,” said Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal in a Tuesday X post. “That’s ICBA’s position. It’s ano...
Solana ETFs recorded over $400 million in inflows, but SOL’s price lost a key technical support, sparking fears of a drop toward $120. Key takeaways: The spot Solana ETFs start strong by drawing over $400 million in weekly inflows. SOL broke its 211-day uptrend, slipping below key moving averages. Read more