OCC Backs Community Bank Partnerships with Stablecoin Firms

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) believes community banks can work up with stablecoin companies to enhance innovation and expand services. Comptroller Jonathan Gould underlined that stablecoins might help banks better satisfy local payment demands, while the OCC works on upgrading its supervisory frameworks. The action suggests greater regulatory openness to stablecoins as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.