Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president
A federal bank regulator approved a crypto business linked to President Trump's family to operate as a bank. This is described as an unusual step for a sitting president. The approval could allow the company to serve larger clients.
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Trump-linked World Liberty crypto venture gets preliminary approval from currency comptroller
US grants preliminary approval of bank charter for Trump-linked crypto firm
Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Wins Preliminary Approval for Bank Charter
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2 developments- Aug 14Trump-linked World Liberty crypto venture gets preliminary approval from currency comptroller
- Aug 15Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president
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