Telcoin targets first US regulated digital asset bank with Nebraska hearing

Telcoin, Inc. is poised to make history as it pushes for approval to become the first regulated digital asset bank in the United States.

A pivotal public hearing for the company’s application under the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act is scheduled for December 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM CST at the First Nebraska Administrative Building in Lincoln.

Nebraska Financial Innovation Act paves the way

The Nebraska Financial Innovation Act (LB 1074, 2024) has been critical to Telcoin’s journey.

This legislation, championed by Congressman Mike Flood, aims to position Nebraska as a hub for digital asset regulation.

Flood, who recently secured his US House seat with Trump’s endorsement, was instrumental in drafting the Act in 2021.

Telcoin’s application for a Digital Asset Depository Charter has already cleared a significant hurdle. In September 2024, the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance confirmed the application’s completeness.

If approved, Telcoin Bank will be the first digital asset bank in the U.S., enabling the issuance of regulated stablecoins, dubbed “Digital Cash.”

Digital Cash: A potential game-changer in global payments

Telcoin’s vision for its Digital Cash stablecoins extends beyond the $160 billion stablecoin market.

Designed to support its remittance services, these stablecoins aim to disrupt traditional payments by offering seamless merchant transactions and integration into decentralized finance (DeFi).

CEO Paul Neuner highlighted the importance of the upcoming public hearing in a recent update, emphasizing that it marks a critical step toward approval.

The company anticipates charter confirmation in early 2025.

Blockchain-based banking products on the horizon

Telcoin’s blockchain banking ambitions are gaining traction, attracting attention from mobile network operators (MNOs) and global fintech leaders.

The company plans to offer services such as crypto staking and aims to integrate digital assets into the traditional banking ecosystem.

Telcoin has already garnered significant investor interest, including a pre-series A fundraising round, to support its vision.

Its presence at events like Flyover Fintech, hosted by Congressman Flood, underscores its commitment to reshaping global finance.

Implications for the financial landscape

If successful, Telcoin Bank could redefine the intersection of blockchain and traditional banking.

By leveraging Nebraska’s regulatory framework, Telcoin aims to become a cornerstone in the future of payments and mobile finance, bringing blockchain innovation closer to mainstream adoption.