Seattle, Washington–(Newsfile Corp. – April 3, 2026) – Lithosphere continues to advance its AI-native blockchain infrastructure with the activation of the Makalu Testnet, introducing …
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Coinbase OCC Trust Charter Signals Federal Crypto Oversight Shift Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) said it is not becoming a bank after announcing on April 2 that it received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), clarifying its regulatory direction. The move signals a shift toward federal oversight of crypto infrastructure while preserving a non-bank model focused on custody and institutional services. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, shared on social media platform X that the approval does not signal a transition into banking activities. He said: “Coinbase has received conditional OCC charter approval. We’re not …
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Without public infrastructure underpinning tokenized finance, the IMF warns it could amplify instability through several compounding forces. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned …
ICE detention deaths are running at a record pace in 2026, and the United States’ largest immigration detention center — a sprawling tent facility on …
