[Stripe Applies for Federal License to Support Stablecoin Issuance] Payment company Stripe plans to apply for a federal license from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to comply with newly introduced U.S. stablecoin legislation and ensure the continuity of its stablecoin issuance business. Reportedly, this move aims to enhance its compliance and market competitiveness in the digital payments sector. (Cointelegraph)