Payoneer seeks OCC approval for PAYO Digital Bank, expanding digital banking services worldwide. Plans to issue a stablecoin under regulatory oversight, ensuring compliance and trust among users. Aims to expand digital banking services, targeting underserved markets and new customer segments. Strengthens Payoneer’s fintech ecosystem, integrating payments and banking solutions for seamless experience. Could set example for other payment firms, encouraging regulatory compliance and innovation.

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  • Payoneer, the global payments platform, has filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to create a federally chartered digital bank, PAYO Digital Bank, and to issue a stablecoin. The filing signals the company’s intent to broaden its services beyond cross‑border payments into regulated banking and digital‑asset offerings. By seeking OCC oversight, Payoneer aims to provide its customers with a stablecoin backed by fiat or other assets, potentially expanding its product suite and strengthening regulatory compliance. The OCC will review the application, and its approval would allow Payoneer to operate as a digital bank and stablecoin issuer in the United States.

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