Stripe’s Bridge Wins Conditional OCC Nod to Create U.S. National Trust Bank for Stablecoins

On 12 February 2026, Bridge, Stripe’s digital dollar platform, received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Bridge National Trust Bank. The proposed national trust bank charter would let Bridge issue and manage stablecoins, custody digital assets, and oversee token reserves, while prohibiting insured deposits and traditional lending until full approval is granted.