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Kraken Fed Account Fight Could Set Precedent for Crypto Firm Payment Access
Kraken's ongoing legal dispute over access to a Federal Reserve master account was identified as a case that could set a precedent determining whether crypto firms can access direct payment and settlement rails in the US banking system.
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- Jun 25, 20267Congress Weighs Fed 'Skinny Accounts' for Crypto and Fintech Firms
Congressional debate over Fed master account access for crypto firms continued, with 'skinny accounts' as the specific vehicle under consideration.
- Jun 22, 20267· this storyKraken Fed Account Fight Could Set Precedent for Crypto Firm Payment Access
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- Kraken Fed account fight could shape how crypto firms get direct payment accesscryptoslate.com · T2