Published August 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM ET · Updated August 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM ET
Federal regulators grant preliminary bank charter to Trump-linked crypto firm
3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Daily Caller. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
US regulators have granted preliminary approval of a bank charter to a Trump-linked crypto firm. The firm, associated with Witkoff and the Trump family, received a conditional charter from a federal regulator.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when Daily Caller reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Examiner.
