OCC Head Speaks How Banks Could Embrace Digital Assets

On December 8, the OCC published a speech made by Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould at an industry policy summit on his commitment to chartering new banks, aligning the importance of de novo chartering with novel technologies like digital assets. From 2011 through 2024, the OCC received fewer than four charter applications annually. However, in 2025, the agency reported receiving 14 de novo charter applications, including applications from entities involved in digital or fintech…
By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP