BitGo and Circle are exploring formal banking licenses as a strategic response to evolving legislation, the Wall Street Journal report suggests, and to position themselves for broader institutional acceptance

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the report suggests that firms previously operating on the margins of the banking system are now preparing to enter it through formal channels

Crypto firms Circle and BitGo plan to apply for U.S. banking licenses, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal published on April 21

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