<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Ripple has filed for a national bank charter with the OCC, seeking credibility and regulatory oversight.</li><li>Applying for the bank charter could help Ripple move towards essential plumbing in finance, partnering with the OCC and the Fed.</li><li>The move by Ripple follows Circle's filing for a national trust bank, as part of an increasing trend to seek regulatory approval.</li><li>While XRP price has slightly increased, the long-term impact of regulatory approval on the cryptocurrency market remains uncertain.</li></ul>

Ripple Seeks a U.S. Bank Charter—Is Now a Good Time to Buy Crypto and Load Up on XRP?

Discover more