Circle Wins Final OCC Approval for National Trust BankCircle said Friday it received final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Circle National Trust, a federally regulated national trust bank. The charter enables the company to provide institutional digital asset custody services and lays the groundwork for future management of USDC reserves under federal oversight. Circle said the approval builds on its global regulatory licenses and expands its regulated digital asset infrastructure.Circle said the charter places its digital asset infrastructure within the established U.S. trust banking framework, which is designed to safeguard client assets under fiduciary standards while promoting safety, transparency and regulatory oversight.Technical Picture Remains WeakDespite the premarket rally, Circle remains below several key moving averages. The stock is trading about 2.8% below its 20-day simple moving average of $72.92, nearly 24% below its 50-day SMA of $93.23 and about 26% below its 200-day SMA of $95.62.The longer-term trend remains bearish following a death cross in June, when the 50-day SMA fell below the 200-day SMA.However, momentum indicators have improved. The MACD has moved above its signal line, suggesting selling pressure may be easing.Circle continues to trade within a wide 52-week range of $49.90 to $262.97. Immediate resistance is near $77, while support is around $65. The stock remains down 68.95% over the past 12 months.Analyst OutlookAnalysts maintain a consensus Buy rating with an average price forecast of $116.08. Recent analyst actions include:
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Circle ($CRCL) shares rally after receiving final OCC approval to establish Circle National Trust, a federally regulated bank.











