Old Glory Bank is going public through a merger with Digital Asset Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company. The deal marks a major milestone for the Oklahoma-based digital lender, which rebranded itself as a crypto-friendly institution in 2022.



The SPAC route offers a faster path to public markets than a traditional IPO, according to an <a href="https://banks.data.fdic.gov/bankfind-suite/FinancialReporting/details/18924?branchOffices=true&amp;establishedEndRange=1%2F14%2F2026&amp;establishedStartRange=01%2F01%2F1792&amp;inactiveEndRange=1%2F14%2F2026&amp;inactiveStartRange=01%2F01%2F1970&amp;incomeBasis=YTD&amp;institutionType=banks&amp;limitEstablishedDate=false&amp;limitInactiveDate=false&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;reportPeriod=20250930&amp;resultLimit=25&amp;sortField=CERT&amp;sortOrder=ASC&amp;unitType=%24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FDIC filing</a> detailing the merger agreement. That could give Old Glory better access to capital as it expands its cryptocurrency-focused services, including loans and investments.



&quot;This SPAC deal is indicative of Old Glory&#x27;s commitment to maintain its crypto-friendly posture and enhance service diversification,&quot; according to an <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260113191903/en/Old-Glory-Bank-and-Digital-Asset-Acquisition-Corp.-Announce-Business-Combination-Agreement-to-Create-a-Texas-Company-Publicly-Listed-on-Nasdaq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Old Glory Bank press release</a> announcing the merger.



Going public stands to boost Old Glory&#x27;s operational capabilities and market reach. The bank expects to attract more investors and accelerate its crypto integration plans as a publicly traded entity.



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This move also signals growing investor confidence in crypto-centric banking models. Regulatory environments have become increasingly accommodating to digital asset innovations, making this an opportune moment for Old Glory&#x27;s public debut.



Old Glory&#x27;s evolution reflects a broader trend in financial services. Traditional banks are increasingly leveraging cryptocurrency technology to diversify their offerings, testing the waters of crypto integration while navigating shifting regulations.



The merger represents more than corporate restructuring—it&#x27;s a bet on mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional banking. As more institutions explore similar ventures, Old Glory&#x27;s public debut could influence how other banks approach digital asset integration.

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Crypto-Friendly Bank Goes Public with SPAC Merger

Old Glory Bank merges with Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. SPAC to go public. The crypto-friendly Oklahoma bank accelerates expansion plans.