COINBASE CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR US BANKING LICENSE

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Coinbase is considering applying for a U.S. federal bank charter, which could allow it to operate more like a traditional bank that offers services such as deposits and lending. This move comes as U.S. regulators adopt a more favorable stance toward stablecoin regulation. Evolving legislation like the STABLE and GENIUS Acts potentially paves the way for clearer legal frameworks and improved oversight for crypto-related financial institutions.