Definition

A limited purpose trust charter (NYDFS) is a New York Banking Law authorization to provide fiduciary, custody, and related asset-management services — without full commercial banking powers (consumer deposits/loans).

Key Points

  • circle-new-york-trust received charter Jul 31, 2026
  • Other holders: Coinbase, Moonpay, Bitgo, Paxos (per CoinDesk)
  • Complements federal occ national trust bank charters (different regulator/scope)

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