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Wall Street-backed crypto exchange EDX Markets applies for bank charter to expand custody, settlement services

Crypto exchange EDX Markets, backed by Wall Street firms including Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab, has applied for a U.S. national bank charter. The Block reported the company submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, seeking approval to offer custody, asset management and trade settlement services. Other crypto companies such as Bridge, Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets and Paxos have also applied.