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BUSINESS · NOV 10, 2026
Coinbase Secures Federal Approval for National Trust Company
Coinbase established the Coinbase National Trust Company after receiving federal approval to provide regulated custody services under strict regulatory limits.
Coinbase secured federal approval to establish the Coinbase National Trust Company, with the license officially taking effect on November 6, 2026. The company announced the final approval on November 9, concluding a regulatory process that began with an initial application in October 2025 and conditional approval in April 2026.
The new entity is designed specifically to provide custody services. However, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted the license subject to strict limits on the company's operations.
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