Stripe's stablecoin firm Bridge wins initial approval of national bank trust charter

Stripe's stablecoin subsidiary, known as Bridge, has successfully attained preliminary approval for a national bank trust charter, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to operate within the regulated financial landscape. This initial endorsement represents a crucial step forward in Bridge's ambition to provide innovative and secure financial solutions that leverage the benefits of stablecoin technology under the governance of national banking regulations. source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/17/stripe-s-stablecoin-firm-bridge-wins-initial-approval-of-national-bank-trust-charter