Old Glory Bank, an FDIC-insured community bank specializing in crypto-native services, has announced a partnership with Bits of Stock, a digital embedded investing platform, to integrate wealth-building and investment capabilities directly into its digital-first platform, with an intended launch in early 2026. This collaboration aims to allow Old Glory Bank customers to seamlessly invest in stocks, digital assets, ETFs, and other securities and tokens directly from their banking interface.
Mike Ring, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Old Glory Bank, stated that this initiative builds upon the bank’s existing unification of crypto into daily banking. Mr. Ring highlighted the partnership with Bits of Stock as a compliant method for customers to invest in stocks and digital assets, positioning it as a key technological component for the 2026 launch of Old Glory Wealth. This new offering is intended to provide a comprehensive financial ecosystem for the “Freedom and DeFi Economy,” designed to help customers accumulate wealth aligned with their values.
Old Glory Bank is known for its approach to closed-loop payment solutions, advocating for customers to initiate all financial, payment, and wealth transactions within its platform. This strategy seeks to eliminate the settlement delays associated with third-party payment systems. The integration with Bits of Stock aligns with this philosophy, aiming to provide an accessible investment experience while prioritizing customer control and privacy, referred to by the bank as avoiding the “snooping eyes of government and third-party processors.”
Upon the completion of the integration, Old Glory Bank customers are expected to gain access to commission-free trading, portfolio management tools, and financial planning resources directly within their existing digital banking environment. The platform will also feature automated round-up investing, enabling customers to direct spare change from everyday purchases towards investments, savings objectives, and charitable contributions.
Looking ahead, the collaboration between Old Glory Bank and Bits of Stock is expected to incorporate Old Glory Bank’s stablecoin, OGBUSD. This integration is designed to facilitate instant funding between banking and investing accounts, enable real-time settlement, and provide transparent on-chain transaction tracking, combining the reliability of traditional banking with the efficiencies of blockchain technology.
Arash Asady, CEO of Bits of Stock, commented on the shared vision, noting that both organizations believe cryptographic technology can enhance the accessibility, transparency, and efficiency of financial services. He added that the collaboration is focused on developing solutions that merge the security and trustworthiness customers anticipate from a bank with the innovation and speed afforded by modern technology.
Bits of Stock operates as a digital investment platform designed to make wealth-building accessible through technology. The company collaborates with financial institutions to offer modern investment experiences, including automated savings tools, round-up investing, and blockchain-enabled financial services.
Old Glory Bank is an FDIC-insured institution that provides mobile banking solutions for consumers and businesses, serving what it terms the “Freedom and DeFi Economy.” The bank emphasizes its commitment to protecting the privacy, security, and liberty of its customers and aims to serve those who seek to conduct financial transactions on payment rails independent of the Federal Reserve. Its co-founders and directors include notable figures such as Dr. Ben Carson, Larry Elder, John Rich, Sean Spicer, and Mary Fallin-Christensen.
