Paxos, alongside Ripple, seeks OCC approval to upgrade its NYDFS charter to a national trust charter, aiming for expanded operations under federal oversight and clearer regulatory standards.
Paxos announced Monday that it filed an application with the OCC for a national trust charter, which, if approved, will upgrade its existing NYDFS charter to allow nationwide operations. The move follows similar applications by Circle and Ripple and comes amid improved stablecoin regulatory clarity, highlighted by recent legislation and OCC announcements. Paxos noted that the national designation would unlock growth opportunities and enhance oversight, even as it recently settled $26.5 million in charges related to Binance’s BUSD.