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Coinbase Gains Trust Bank Approval Amid Stagnant Growth

4/3/2026

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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted Coinbase conditional approval to operate as a trust bank, enabling federally supervised payments.
Coinbase has launched payment products, including a Shopify partnership, to promote USDC use.
However, user growth is stagnating and Robinhood has boosted deposits to $1.5 billion.
Regulatory pressure such as the GENIUS Act could affect Coinbase's customer retention.
Without insured deposit offerings, Coinbase's fintech position may weaken.

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Story summary

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted Coinbase conditional approval to operate as a trust bank, enabling federally supervised payments.
Coinbase has launched payment products, including a Shopify partnership, to promote USDC use.
However, user growth is stagnating and Robinhood has boosted deposits to $1.5 billion.
Regulatory pressure such as the GENIUS Act could affect Coinbase's customer retention.
Without insured deposit offerings, Coinbase's fintech position may weaken.