Coinbase, the publicly traded US-based crypto exchange, has confirmed that it is actively considering applying for a US federal banking license. A spokesperson stated that while no official decision has been made, the option is on the table as the crypto sector increasingly integrates with the traditional financial system.
This development follows reports that several major players in the crypto industry, including Coinbase, Circle, Paxos, and BitGo, are looking into obtaining federal banking charters. Such a move would allow these firms to operate similarly to traditional banks—offering services like deposit-taking and lending.
Although Coinbase hasn’t detailed its exact motivations, a banking license would bring crypto firms under stricter regulatory supervision. For example, Anchorage Digital, which already holds a federal charter, is currently under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security's El Dorado Task Force, highlighting the regulatory responsibilities such a status entails.
The broader context includes the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s previous conditional approval of a bank charter for Paxos in 2021. The regulatory landscape appears to be evolving, with US authorities now taking a more open approach to digital assets and stablecoin integration.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently acknowledged the potential of digital assets, suggesting that a solid legal framework for stablecoins would be beneficial. This aligns with legislative efforts such as the STABLE Act and the GENIUS Act, two separate bills aiming to regulate the stablecoin industry.
The STABLE Act, supported by Republicans, proposes strong federal oversight and would ban the issuance of self-backed collateralized stablecoins for two years. It also requires that stablecoin reserves remain separate from business funds.
Meanwhile, the GENIUS Act offers a more flexible approach, allowing for both state and federal regulatory frameworks. It also aims to solidify the US dollar’s position in the global economy by enhancing compliance standards and categorizing stablecoin issuers as financial institutions.
These legislative movements could influence decisions by firms like Coinbase as they consider deeper integration with the banking sector.
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