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title: "Bridge’s OCC Approval Opens Path to Federal Stablecoin Trust Bank"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/bridges-occ-approval-opens-path-to-federal-stablecoin-trust-bank/
date: 2026-11-08
modified: 2026-11-08
lang: en
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "The order requires $45 million in minimum capital and preopening checks. A bank charter does not replace GENIUS Act issuer approval."
categories:
  - "Crypto News"
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  - "crypto"
  - "cryptocurrencies"
  - "Defi"
  - "Market Trends"
  - "News"
word_count: 28
---

# Bridge’s OCC Approval Opens Path to Federal Stablecoin Trust Bank

The order requires $45 million in minimum capital and preopening checks. A bank charter does not replace GENIUS Act issuer approval.... Read the full story at The Defiant