U.S. banking regulator grants provisional charter to blockchain‑focused OpenReserve
In a landmark decision that underscores the growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has awarded a provisional national bank charter to OpenReserve, a blockchain‑centric financial institution. This provisional charter, often referred to as an "initial OK" to operate, places OpenReserve among a select group of crypto‑na…
Sept. 4, 2026, 3:26 a.m.