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Fintech firm Mercury clears U.S. OCC hurdle, speeds push to launch own bank

U.S. fintech firm Mercury has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for its national bank charter application, moving it to the next stage of launching Mercury Bank. The company said it will keep working with regulators to meet remaining requirements. Mercury is also seeking federal deposit insurance from the FDIC and plans to apply to the Federal Reserve to convert into a bank holding company.

Games & Commerce

KakaoGames seeks turnaround with seven new titles, expands beyond mobile to PC and consoles

KakaoGames plans to pursue a turnaround with a two-track strategy of rolling out 7 new games from this year through next year while continuing to operate its existing live-service titles. Its new lineup aims to move beyond a mobile-focused structure by expanding to PC and console platforms and increasing its focus on global markets. The company also plans to sustain launch momentum on the back of stable revenue from live games and regular updates.

Crypto

CLARITY Act may pick up pace in U.S. Senate as stablecoin reward dispute eases

The U.S. Senate\'s crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act may regain momentum at the Senate Banking Committee stage after some differences over stablecoin rewards eased. Senator Thom Tillis said many concerns raised by the banking industry had been addressed and he would recommend moving ahead with the amendment review process and a markup. The timeline remains tight, with unresolved issues including ethics provisions and possible jurisdictional disputes.