The world of crypto is often built on the fringes of institutions. However, some companies choose to swim against the tide by seeking to fully integrate into them. This is the case with Circle, the issuer of USDC, which is no longer content to be just a tech player. The American company has officially applied to become a national trust bank in the United States. This is both a bold move and indicative of a broader shift in the crypto ecosystem: integration into the federal banking system to better ensure trust.