Regulatory Policy and Industry Dynamics - OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould stated that digital asset firms should have a path to national bank charters [1] - Legally permissible businesses involving digital assets should be eligible to apply for charters [1] - The OCC announced that the agency is now open for business again [1] Market Applications and Pipeline - The OCC has received 40 de novo applications over 18 months [1] - The received applications include national trust bank proposals [1]