OCC regulator
Overview
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is an independent bureau within the U.S. Department of the Treasury that charters, regulates, and supervises national banks and federal savings associations. It also supervises federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. The OCC's mission is to ensure that these institutions operate safely and soundly and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, OCC connects to 20 tracked entities, most strongly to Anchorage Digital, JPMorgan, Citigroup.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 3 of 20 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
chartered | Anchorage Digital | 95% |
regulates | JPMorgan | 95% |
regulates | Citigroup | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)?
The OCC is an independent bureau within the U.S. Department of the Treasury that charters, regulates, and supervises national banks and federal savings associations, as well as federal branches and agencies of foreign banks.
Which crypto companies have applied for or received OCC charters?
EDX Markets applied for an OCC national trust charter to add custody and riskless principal trading, Nomura's Laser Digital applied for a US national trust bank charter, and Coinbase received conditional OCC approval for a national trust charter.
What is the OCC's mission?
The OCC's mission is to ensure that the institutions it supervises operate safely and soundly and comply with applicable laws and regulations.