Circle 这次 OCC 批准确实是利好,但也算不上多硬的护城河,更多的是一张机构入场券,监管身份明确后,能降低银行、资管和大型企业接入 Circle 的合规顾虑。
不过, $CRCL 的核心矛盾不是有没有合规牌,。在获得 OCC 批准之前,Circle 的业务照样能够运转。最大的问题还是 Open USD 这个强力竞争对手的介入会极大地挤压它的生存空间。
Circle 2025 年净利润只有 10.83 亿美元,面对一个由数十家传统金融机构共同推动的 Open USD,后续无论是补贴、渠道争夺还是生态投入,Circle 能不能长期扛住,仍然很难说。
当然,Circle也不是没有优势。Circle 至少拥有先发优势、成熟的流动性网络和较强的市场认知;监管层大概率也不愿意看到稳定币市场最终只剩一家巨头垄断。OCC 批准能增强 Circle 的防守能力,但还不足以解决它面临的竞争压力。
Circle has received final OCC approval to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., a national trust bank operating as Circle National Trust.
A major U.S. regulatory milestone that strengthens USDC infrastructure through federally regulated custody, with reserve management planned as a future capability.
“Federal oversight of our trust bank sets a new standard for transparency, governance, and scale for Circle’s infrastructure and unlocks a new phase of adoption, where leading financial institutions can build on public blockchains with clarity and confidence.” - @jerallaire
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