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OCC Finalizes Rule Clarifying Digital Asset Custody for National Trust Banks
The OCC finalized a rule on February 27, 2026, clarifying permissible non-fiduciary activities for national trust banks, including digital asset custody. The rule does not impose moratoriums and supports ongoing fintech and crypto charter applications. This provides greater regulatory clarity for BaaS and embedded finance providers leveraging trust bank structures.
OCC Confirms Protego Trust's Conditional National Trust Bank Charter Has Expired
The OCC confirmed that Protego Trust Company's conditional approval for a national trust bank charter expired after the crypto firm failed to meet pre-conversion requirements. Protego had originally received conditional approval in February 2021, which was extended to February 2023. The firm could not secure $54 million in tier 1 capital and liquidity or finalize necessary policies and systems. Anchorage Digital remains the only crypto firm holding an active OCC national banking charter.
OCC Conditionally Approves Protego Trust Company for Federal Trust Bank Charter
The OCC granted conditional approval to Protego Trust Company to convert to a federally-chartered trust bank. Protego, a Seattle-based crypto custody and trading provider, became the second crypto firm to receive a federal bank charter after Anchorage Digital Bank. The approval requires Protego to meet operational, capital, and compliance conditions within 18 months.