Circle, issuer of USDC stablecoin, plans to establish a national trust bank in the US after an $18 billion IPO.
The new entity, First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., awaits approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for custody services of reserves and managing crypto assets.
The bank won't accept cash deposits or issue loans but will focus on custody services for tokenized assets like stocks and bonds.
Upcoming stablecoin legislation, including the GENIUS Act, mandates backed assets and monthly reserve disclosures, aligning with Circle's move towards mainstream financial legitimacy.