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11 Sept 2026, 17:50 UTC · 1d ago
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Block, Inc. has filed an application with the OCC to form Builders Bank & Trust, N.A., a national trust bank charter. — Moving operations in-house eliminates third-party partner fees and improves gross margins, mirroring the successful economic shift seen with SoFi.
+0.80The new charter will allow Block to manage digital asset custody, institutional custody, and stablecoin infrastructure directly. — Direct federal oversight of digital assets reduces reliance on intermediaries and increases institutional credibility for its crypto ecosystem.
+0.60Builders Bank & Trust will operate as a non-depository, uninsured trust bank, meaning it will not accept deposits or extend commercial loans. — This specific structure avoids FDIC assessments and shields the balance sheet from credit-default risk, maintaining capital efficiency.
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Block appointed Lee Woolley, a former CEO of the Treasury Department Federal Credit Union, as President and CEO of the new bank. — His background in federal bank supervision reduces execution risk and improves the likelihood of regulatory approval.
+0.30Block's recent quarterly earnings showed adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share, significantly beating the consensus expectation of 48 cents. — Strong fundamental performance and earnings momentum provide a supportive backdrop for the company's expansion plans.
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