Ripple received conditional approval from the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a national trust bank. This marks a significant milestone for the crypto firm seeking deeper integration with the U.S. banking system. Related: Ripple beat the SEC — but did XRP really win? Ripple and others receive regulatory nod In an announcement released on Dec. 12, the OCC said it had conditionally approved five national trust bank charter applications following a rigorous revi ...