Kraken receives Fed master account, in a first for crypto

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Summary

Kraken has received access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system for its crypto custody service; Custodia Bank is currently suing the central bank for similar access.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

The article does not mention Texas specifically and focuses on a cryptocurrency firm's access to Federal Reserve services, which may not directly impact Texas credit unions' operations or compliance requirements.

Original Source Material

Access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system has long been a dream for cryptocurrency firms, including Custodia Bank, which has sued the central bank in pursuit of access.