Erebor Bank receives national bank charter

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Erebor Bank, founded by Palmer Luckey and backed by Peter Thiel, has received the first national bank charter under the current presidential administration; this could set a precedent for future charters.

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Original Source Material

The bank, founded by tech billionaire Palmer Luckey and backed by Peter Thiel, is the first recipient of a national bank charter under the current presidential administration.