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To be clear, the National Bank Act does give the OCC the legal authority to grant national bank charters to companies engaged in the business of banking,” Murray told the conference. Vullo wrote that the OCC “should not use technological advances as an excuse to attempt to usurp state laws that already regulate fintech activities.”.
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now takes a step toward embracing crypto by fostering a holistic approach that balances innovation with consumerprotection. Were pleased to see this issue finally receiving the attention it deserves.
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