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State Banking Department

Definition

A State Banking Department is a governmental agency within a US state responsible for chartering, regulating, and supervising state-chartered banks and other financial entities operating within its jurisdiction. These departments play a role in overseeing digital asset activities when they fall under state banking laws, impacting crypto businesses seeking to operate as trust companies or state-chartered banks. They ensure compliance with state-specific financial regulations. Their oversight complements federal banking supervision.