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Circle gains national trust bank approval, Bitcoin eyes $56K amid key data releases

Circle's bank approval signals regulatory acceptance of stablecoins, potentially stabilizing crypto markets amid inflation and earnings data.

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Final OCC approval, granted July 10 after a June 2025 application, makes Circle the first stablecoin issuer with a national trust bank — bringing USDC custody and, later, reserve management under federal oversight.

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