Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
American federal government organization
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What's happening
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is actively involved in the regulatory landscape of crypto firms, challenging and granting national trust bank charters for crypto activities.Well supported7 reports5 developments inside
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The OCC investigated the policies of multiple major banks, including Citibank, BMO, and JPMorgan Chase, following a Trump executive order.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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OCC findings reveal banks are restricting services to political figures and using SPLC lists, according to reports by the New York Post.Some support2 reports
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Ripple is seeking conditional federal charter approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.Some support3 reports
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Gould presented findings in Lexington, leading the CFPB to scrutinize banks following an OCC report.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Nu Holdings received conditional approval from the OCC and partnered with a Missouri-based bank as part of its US expansion.Some support1 report
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and U.S. Treasury fined Bank of America for reporting and compliance failures.Well supported18 reports
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Ripple has not filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC as of October 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is confirmed as a federal government organization.Some support1 report
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The OCC finalized stablecoin rules for issuers, driving crypto equity buying and boosting Circle's USDC circulation.Well supported5 reports
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is proposing rules to govern stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The FDIC and OCC are issuing new rules concerning CRA compliance.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Trump's focus drives future crypto legislation needs, informed by OCC rulemaking, as analyzed by CoinDesk.Some support1 report
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OCC issued a damning report on debanking, while the absence of Fed forward guidance suggests a potential rate hike.Some support1 report
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is reviewing banks regarding improper account closures, a crackdown spurred by orders from Donald Trump.Well supported5 reports
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A federal report investigated bank discrimination practices involving Bank of America and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.Some support1 report
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relied on the Southern Poverty Law Center to define reputation risk on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Regulator identified Toronto-Dominion Bank for discriminatory practices on October 14, 2026.Some support4 reports
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OCC reviewed policies for Citibank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Capital One, while WePay closed a merchant account for Donald Trump.Some support2 reports
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A regulatory bill imposed a money laundering penalty on JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.Some support1 report
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is analyzing the potential impacts of recent rule changes made by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to reconsider recent changes to CRA rules.Some support1 report
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Regulators, including the FED and OCC, are scrutinizing the use of Artificial Intelligence within the financial sector.Well supported49 reports
One to three months ago
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proclamation regarding office closures in Mississippi and Alabama.Some support1 report
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) fined American Express for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) failures.Some support4 reports
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Reserve System are refocusing their joint supervision on material financial risk.Some support2 reports
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BLOCK applied to the OCC for a national trust bank charter to allow custody of Bitcoin and stablecoins.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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National Trust Bank is seeking a national trust charter from the OCC, facing lawsuits over alleged lax crypto scrutiny.Some support1 report
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Rain National Trust Bank filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish operations under a single federal supervisory framework. Soto is proposed as the President and CEO.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Reserve is joining forces with the National Credit Union Administration and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to push stablecoin identification standards.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Fidelity National Information Services is seeking regulatory approvals for new bank charters and is involved in deposit insurance applications with the OCC and FDIC.Some support1 report
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The FDIC, OCC, and NCUA jointly issued FAQs regarding CIP Rule compliance.Some support1 report
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The FED, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and National Credit Union Administration jointly proposed a principles-based framework for third-party risk.Some support1 report
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The FED and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency jointly established new protocols for bank examinations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The FED and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency jointly propose new guidelines for third-party supervision.Some support1 report
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Block submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter.Some support2 reports
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency provided necessary federal regulatory approval for the merger involving Bank First.Some support1 report
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The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) are confirmed as independent federal agencies.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The FDIC, OCC, and NCUA jointly issued guidance on SAR confidentiality, involving the Federal Reserve System.Some support1 report
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The London-based company Revolut has secured conditional approval for a US bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, pending final review by the FDIC.Some support9 reports
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Nymbus selected for a core banking platform and filed for a national charter, proposing Pittsburgh as its headquarters.Some support1 report
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The FDIC and OCC are proposing rule changes to bank exams, driven by Congress and linked to affordable housing goals.Some support1 report
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World Liberty Financial International is pursuing advanced status beyond a simple trust bank, achieving conditional approval for digital asset trust bank status.Some support1 report
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Wise Group plc listed on Nasdaq via Form 20-F filing and applied for a national trust bank charter.Some support2 reports
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Agencies including the CFPB, FHFA, OCC, and NCUA jointly rescinded an interagency statement on August 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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The OCC supervises BitGo's custody functions, and Donald Trump appoints Jonathan Gould to a role within the OCC.Well supported12 reports
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An executive order initiated policy direction involving Donald Trump and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval to a venture associated with Donald Trump's family.Some support2 reports
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The OCC and FDIC are testing reusable identity verification across US banks in coordination with the Treasury Department.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Steve and Zach Witkoff are seeking a national trust bank charter from the OCC, amid corruption criticism and ties to the Middle East.Some support16 reports
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Elizabeth Warren objected to proposed stablecoin activities as Congress enacted the GENIUS Act, involving the OCC.Some support12 reports
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A business entity applied for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on June 16, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a charter to a company co-founded by Steve and Zach Witkoff.Some support1 report
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Dan Rayfield led a lawsuit against an administration rule change involving the OCC, citing impacts on consumer financial interests.Some support1 report
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A Chairman defends the core mission of a financial regulatory body, discussing shared oversight of financial stability and rulemaking.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied bunq's application for a U.S. banking charter.Well supported3 reports
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OMB proposes new restrictions on CRA grants to nonprofits, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency commenting on the guidance.Some support1 report
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An acquisition involving Santander is currently seeking necessary approvals from multiple financial regulators, including the OCC, Federal Reserve, and ECB.Well supported3 reports
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The OCC issued a cease-and-desist order to Bank of America for Anti-Money Laundering violations.Well supported5 reports
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency receives regulatory guidance from banks.Well supported4 reports
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What's reaching Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Events traced to Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, step by step, newest first- Market volatility may prompt OCC to heighten risk monitoringMarket volatility may prompt the OCC to heighten risk monitoring of financial institutionsPossible
- The OCC may increase oversight following major crypto exchange security failuresThe OCC may increase oversight following major crypto exchange security failures.Possible
- Systemic risk from Binance breach may increase regulatory demands on OCC-chartered firmsSystemic risk from Binance breach may increase regulatory demands on OCC-chartered firmsPossible
- Global regulator's focus on banker misrepresentation may pressure OCCGlobal regulator's focus on banker misrepresentation may pressure OCCPossible
- OCC may monitor SoFi's new tokenized bank deposit productOCC must monitor SoFi's new tokenized deposit product and digital asset integrationPossible
- SoFi's crypto expansion may increase regulatory oversight from OCCSoFi's expanded crypto offerings may increase regulatory oversight from OCCPossible
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- OCC may need to update rules as banks adopt tokenizationOCC may need to update rules as banks adopt tokenized financial productsPossible
- Simmons Bank's financial turnaround could influence OCC oversightSimmons Bank's profit rebound may prompt OCC review of regulatory requirementsPossible
- BofA's compliance failure may intensify OCC's AML oversightOCC's regulatory focus on AML standards may intensify following BofA's compliance failurePossible
- High-profile failures may force stricter oversight from the OCCHigh-profile AML failures may force stricter oversight from the OCCPossible
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News at the entities that move Office of the Comptroller of the Currency most-
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OperationalBoth the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration offer deposit insurance protection.Moves Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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Donald Trump StructuralGreer investigates foreign excess capacity while Democrats push for legislative control, alongside trade policy discussions involving Nvidia and export controls.Moves Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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Congress StructuralPermitting reform bill threatens public lands in the Boundary Waters region of Minnesota.Moves Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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FED OperationalIREN and CoreWeave are facing increased financing costs due to higher benchmark rates, while IREN secures new contracts with Microsoft and Nvidia.Moves Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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Southern Poverty Law Center StructuralAn investigation into Joe Biden has started under his administration involving the Southern Poverty Law Center.Moves Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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BLOCK StructuralSquare segment provides services for merchants.Moves Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Connections
The 40 strongest of 139, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Structural
Trump leverages his executive authority to appoint OCC leadership and issue executive orders that dictate the agency's regulatory policy and operational direction.
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Bank of America Structural
The OCC structurally regulates Bank of America, imposing civil penalties and cease-and-desist orders for compliance failures, particularly related to AML and BSA violations.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Operational
The two agencies coordinate extensively on financial stability, rulemaking, and issuing joint guidance.
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Circle Structural
Circle operates as a national trust bank under the formal regulatory oversight and charter granted by the OCC.
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Wise Structural
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency formally rejected Wise's application to establish a national trust bank charter.
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Zach Witkoff Structural
The OCC provides the necessary regulatory charter and operational framework for Zach Witkoff's company to operate.
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FED Operational
The two regulatory agencies actively coordinate on bank supervision, risk protocols, and the establishment of financial standards.
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BitGo Structural
BitGo operates as a trust bank under the formal supervision and charter granted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Eric Trump Structural
Eric Trump applied for and received conditional approval from the OCC to operate a federal bank charter, establishing a formal regulatory oversight relationship.
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BLOCK Structural
Block is formally applying to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter.
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Ripple Structural
Ripple successfully obtained a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Revolut Structural
Revolut is obtaining a national bank charter through the formal regulatory process overseen by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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JPMorgan Chase Structural
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency imposes formal regulatory oversight, investigations, and restrictions on JPMorgan Chase's policies.
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SoFi Structural
SoFi operates as a national bank under the formal charter and oversight of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Jonathan Gould Structural
Jonathan Gould serves as the Comptroller of the Currency, exercising the OCC's formal regulatory authority.
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National Credit Union Administration Operational
The two agencies coordinate regulatory efforts by jointly proposing guidance, advisories, and frameworks for financial stability, including stablecoin oversight and financial crime.
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Illinois Structural
The OCC asserts federal preemption authority, overriding specific banking laws and fee structures within the state of Illinois.
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Citibank Structural
The OCC formally regulates and investigates Citibank's operational policies and practices.
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Capital One Structural
Capital One is subject to formal regulatory review and supervision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Santander Group Transactional
The OCC approved Santander Group's application for the acquisition of Webster Bank.
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American Express Structural
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency formally regulates American Express and has imposed civil penalties for AML failures.
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Patriot National Bancorp Structural
Patriot National Bancorp operates under the formal oversight and regulation of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Coinbase Structural
The OCC grants national trust bank charters to Coinbase, establishing a formal regulatory dependency for its crypto operations.
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bunq Structural
The OCC formally regulates bunq, denying its application for a U.S. banking charter or license.
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Anchorage Digital Structural
Anchorage Digital operates under the supervision and regulation of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Wells Fargo Structural
The OCC formally regulates and monitors Wells Fargo's policies and financial strength.
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First National Bank Texas Structural
First National Bank Texas operates under the formal regulation and chartering authority of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Fidelity National Information Services Structural
Fidelity National Information Services is seeking regulatory approvals from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for new bank charters.
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Department of the Treasury Structural
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is a subordinate agency operating within the Department of the Treasury.
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Delaware Shared context
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency operates within the legal and jurisdictional framework of Delaware when chartering national banks.
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BMO Bank Structural
The OCC formally supervises and investigates BMO Bank's policies and operations.
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Toronto-Dominion Bank Structural
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency actively supervises and investigates Toronto-Dominion Bank regarding regulatory compliance and policies.
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Congress Structural
Congress establishes the legal framework, limits, and grants authority to the OCC through legislation.
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Federal Reserve System Structural
The two bodies share responsibilities in proposing regulatory requirements, establishing oversight frameworks, and supervising financial risk for the U.S. financial system.
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Jonathan Gould Structural
Jonathan Gould serves as the official spokesperson and operates under the guidance of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Solana Structural
The OCC has finalized stablecoin rules that formally support Solana's ecosystem.
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Arvest Bank Structural
Arvest Bank is subject to regulatory oversight and thresholds set by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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Southern Poverty Law Center Structural
OCC relies on SPLC's lists and expertise to define reputation risk and restrict financing for banks.
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Chemung Canal Trust Company Structural
Chemung Canal Trust Company is under the formal regulatory supervision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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edX Structural
edX is seeking a charter and is subject to regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
20 events- The OCC investigated the policies of multiple major banks, including Citibank, BMO, and JPMorgan Chase, following a Trump executive order.
- OCC findings reveal banks are restricting services to political figures and using SPLC lists, according to reports by the New York Post.
- Gould presented findings in Lexington, leading the CFPB to scrutinize banks following an OCC report.
- Nu Holdings received conditional approval from the OCC and partnered with a Missouri-based bank as part of its US expansion.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and U.S. Treasury fined Bank of America for reporting and compliance failures.
- Ripple has not filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC as of October 25, 2026.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is confirmed as a federal government organization.
- The OCC finalized stablecoin rules for issuers, driving crypto equity buying and boosting Circle's USDC circulation.
- Trump's focus drives future crypto legislation needs, informed by OCC rulemaking, as analyzed by CoinDesk.
- OCC issued a damning report on debanking, while the absence of Fed forward guidance suggests a potential rate hike.
- A federal report investigated bank discrimination practices involving Bank of America and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relied on the Southern Poverty Law Center to define reputation risk on October 14, 2026.
- Regulator identified Toronto-Dominion Bank for discriminatory practices on October 14, 2026.
- OCC reviewed policies for Citibank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Capital One, while WePay closed a merchant account for Donald Trump.
- A regulatory bill imposed a money laundering penalty on JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.
- The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to reconsider recent changes to CRA rules.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proclamation regarding office closures in Mississippi and Alabama.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) fined American Express for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) failures.
- National Trust Bank is seeking a national trust charter from the OCC, facing lawsuits over alleged lax crypto scrutiny.
- Rain National Trust Bank filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish operations under a single federal supervisory framework. Soto is proposed as the President and CEO.
September 2026
15 events- Ripple is seeking conditional federal charter approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is proposing rules to govern stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.
- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is analyzing the potential impacts of recent rule changes made by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Reserve System are refocusing their joint supervision on material financial risk.
- BLOCK applied to the OCC for a national trust bank charter to allow custody of Bitcoin and stablecoins.
- Fidelity National Information Services is seeking regulatory approvals for new bank charters and is involved in deposit insurance applications with the OCC and FDIC.
- The FDIC, OCC, and NCUA jointly issued FAQs regarding CIP Rule compliance.
- The FED, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and National Credit Union Administration jointly proposed a principles-based framework for third-party risk.
- The FED and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency jointly propose new guidelines for third-party supervision.
- Block submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency provided necessary federal regulatory approval for the merger involving Bank First.
- The FDIC, OCC, and NCUA jointly issued guidance on SAR confidentiality, involving the Federal Reserve System.
- The London-based company Revolut has secured conditional approval for a US bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, pending final review by the FDIC.
- Nymbus selected for a core banking platform and filed for a national charter, proposing Pittsburgh as its headquarters.
- The FDIC and OCC are proposing rule changes to bank exams, driven by Congress and linked to affordable housing goals.
August 2026
16 events- The FDIC and OCC are issuing new rules concerning CRA compliance.
- The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) are confirmed as independent federal agencies.
- World Liberty Financial International is pursuing advanced status beyond a simple trust bank, achieving conditional approval for digital asset trust bank status.
- Wise Group plc listed on Nasdaq via Form 20-F filing and applied for a national trust bank charter.
- Agencies including the CFPB, FHFA, OCC, and NCUA jointly rescinded an interagency statement on August 25, 2026.
- The OCC supervises BitGo's custody functions, and Donald Trump appoints Jonathan Gould to a role within the OCC.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval to a venture associated with Donald Trump's family.
- The OCC and FDIC are testing reusable identity verification across US banks in coordination with the Treasury Department.
- Steve and Zach Witkoff are seeking a national trust bank charter from the OCC, amid corruption criticism and ties to the Middle East.
- Elizabeth Warren objected to proposed stablecoin activities as Congress enacted the GENIUS Act, involving the OCC.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted a charter to a company co-founded by Steve and Zach Witkoff.
- Dan Rayfield led a lawsuit against an administration rule change involving the OCC, citing impacts on consumer financial interests.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied bunq's application for a U.S. banking charter.
- OMB proposes new restrictions on CRA grants to nonprofits, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency commenting on the guidance.
- An acquisition involving Santander is currently seeking necessary approvals from multiple financial regulators, including the OCC, Federal Reserve, and ECB.
- The OCC issued a cease-and-desist order to Bank of America for Anti-Money Laundering violations.
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July 2026
3 events- The FED and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency jointly established new protocols for bank examinations.
- An executive order initiated policy direction involving Donald Trump and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency receives regulatory guidance from banks.
June 2026
6 events- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is actively involved in the regulatory landscape of crypto firms, challenging and granting national trust bank charters for crypto activities.
- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is reviewing banks regarding improper account closures, a crackdown spurred by orders from Donald Trump.
- Regulators, including the FED and OCC, are scrutinizing the use of Artificial Intelligence within the financial sector.
- The Federal Reserve is joining forces with the National Credit Union Administration and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to push stablecoin identification standards.
- A business entity applied for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on June 16, 2026.
- A Chairman defends the core mission of a financial regulatory body, discussing shared oversight of financial stability and rulemaking.