Zerohash files second OCC trust bank application 

Zerohash submitted a second application for a U.S. national trust bank charter on Aug. 19, approximately one month after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency returned its original filing. Summary Zerohash filed its second national trust bank application after the OCC returned its first filing. The OCC recorded the revised application on August 19, opening comments through September 17, 2026. The proposed bank would operate from Asheville, North Carolina, and requested trust powers from regulators. Zerohash said its revised bid would pursue narrower national trust activities aligned with rollout plans. The public record shows receipt only and does not indicate OCC approval or rejection yet. The OCC’s record lists the proposed institution as Zerohash National Trust Bank. It would be based in Asheville, North Carolina, and operate under a holding company structure if approved. The regulator opened public comments on Aug. 18. Comments must arrive by Sept. 17, giving interested parties 30 days to respond. The public record currently lists the application as received. It does not show an approval, denial or other regulatory decision. Zerohash narrows its second OCC application T...