Community banks sue OCC over trust bank charters of crypto firms

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Community banks sue the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, alleging it exceeded congressional authority by granting trust‑bank charters to crypto firms; the complaint cites the OCC’s 2022 decision to treat digital‑asset platforms as fiduciaries, arguing it undermines traditional banking oversight. If courts curb the OCC’s actions, crypto‑related banking services could face tighter regulation, slowing industry growth.