ZeroHash Seeks OCC Charter for Federal Crypto Oversight
ZeroHash has applied for a National Trust Bank Charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, aiming to operate under federal oversight for digital asset services. The proposed Zerohash National Trust would handle blockchain-based custody, stablecoin issuance, and related financial operations without accepting customer deposits or engaging in commercial lending.
The move signals growing institutional recognition of crypto's role in finance. Approval would grant ZeroHash nationwide authority for staking, trade execution, and asset custody—a potential milestone for regulatory clarity in digital assets. The company already holds money transmitter licenses across all U.S. jurisdictions and maintains international operations.
Market observers view the application as a bellwether for how traditional finance frameworks might adapt to blockchain innovation. The OCC's decision could set precedents for how stablecoins and crypto custodianship intersect with federal banking regulations.
