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Sen. Warren urges the OCC to halt World Liberty’s bank charter review, citing Trump ties and conflict-of-interest risks in crypto regulation. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to stop reviewing World Liberty’s bank charter application. Her concerns stem from the company’s connections to former President Donald Trump. Warren believes approving the application could raise questions about conflicts of interest. This request highlights broader concerns about political influence in financial regulation. Warren Raises Concerns Over Potential Conflicts of Interest Senator Warren’s main concern is that approving World Liberty’s application could create a conflict of interest. The company, co-founded by Donald Trump and his family, could benefit from regulatory decisions. Warren believes this would give Trump indirect control over his own financial interests. Elizabeth Warren urges a halt to World Liberty Financial’s bank application until Trump fully divests, citing these conflicts ahead of a Senate crypto bill vote. Such a scenario could erode public trust in the banking system. BREAKING: Elizabeth Warren calls to HALT World Liberty Financial’s bank application until Trump divests, citing conflicts of interest ahead of Senate crypto bill vote. pic.twitter.com/nYTLZ3OLaj — Jacob King (@JacobKinge) January 14, 2026 Warren pointed out that the OCC could make decisions that impact the profitability of World Liberty. She argues that this could give Trump an unfair advantage in the market. This situation, according to Warren, would undermine the integrity of the OCC’s role in ensuring fair financial oversight. Earlier this year, Warren asked how the OCC could ensure the President’s business interests did not affect its regulatory actions. At the time, OCC officials dismissed these concerns as speculative. However, Warren now believes these concerns are real and is pushing to halt the review. The Application and Its Potential Impact World Liberty’s application is…

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