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NEW YORK - Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL), a $41 billion market cap fintech company with annual revenues of $1.9 billion, has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank called First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., according to a press release statement.
If approved, the bank would operate as a federally regulated trust institution under OCC oversight and would manage the USDC Reserve on behalf of Circle’s U.S. issuer. The bank would also provide digital asset custody services to institutional customers.
The proposed trust charter would help Circle meet anticipated requirements under the proposed GENIUS Act legislation, which aims to integrate digital assets into the U.S. financial system.
"By applying for a national trust charter, Circle is taking proactive steps to further strengthen our USDC infrastructure," said Jeremy Allaire, Circle Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO.
Circle, which issues USDC, one of the largest regulated payment stablecoins, has previously secured regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions. The company obtained the first NYDFS BitLicense in 2015 and became the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework in 2024. In April, Circle received in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market to operate as a money services provider.
The application represents another step in Circle’s regulatory compliance efforts as the company continues to expand its global operations in the digital currency space. InvestingPro analysis shows Circle maintains a "GOOD" overall financial health score, with analysts expecting both revenue and net income growth this year. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 16 additional key insights about Circle’s financial outlook and market position.
In other recent news, Circle Internet Group has been the focus of multiple analyst reports highlighting its potential in the stablecoin market. Citi initiated coverage with a Buy rating, emphasizing Circle’s opportunity to lead in stablecoin adoption due to its technological advantages and market structure. Deutsche Bank, however, issued a Hold rating, pointing to potential volatility in earnings and market valuation due to the uncertain pace of stablecoin adoption. Barclays provided an overweight rating, noting Circle’s significant role in the stablecoin ecosystem through its USDC stablecoin, which is poised to expand beyond cryptocurrency markets. Meanwhile, JPMorgan offered an underweight rating, citing the company’s strong market position but considering its current market capitalization to be elevated. Bernstein rated Circle as outperform, describing it as essential for investors interested in the evolving internet-scale financial system. These varied perspectives underscore the diverse expectations for Circle’s future in the rapidly developing stablecoin industry.
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