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Would a bank charter make crypto safer? Two sides of U.S. federal trust bank approval

An analysis says crypto firms may not fully escape political pressure or supervisory risks even if they obtain a U.S. federal trust bank charter. The charter can strengthen legal standing for custody while bringing firms into direct oversight by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The article contrasts interpretations of Silvergate’s liquidation and notes conditional approvals for several trust bank moves. It adds that regulators retain control through approval conditions and revised supervisory rules.

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BitMine builds 5.9 million ether; 5 percent stake possible without further buys

BitMine, led by Tom Lee (톰 리), has lifted its ether holdings to 5.9 million, nearing a goal of securing 5 percent of circulating supply. Most of its holdings are staked, and an analysis suggests staking rewards alone could cover the remaining shortfall under current assumptions. Calculations vary with changes in overall ether supply and staking yields. The firm also faces choices on whether to hold or convert staking rewards into dollars.

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Eastpoint: Seoul 2026 private digital asset conference to be held on Sept. 28

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle will take part in Eastpoint: Seoul 2026, a closed-door digital asset conference to be held on Sept. 28. The event in Seoul will bring together a small group of policymakers, global institutions and Web3 leaders to discuss South Korea’s digital asset market and global institutional adoption trends.