Kraken Breaks Barriers: First Crypto Firm with Direct Fed Access

https://beincrypto.com/kraken-breaks-banking-barrier-first-crypto-firm-to-plug-directly-into-the-fed/

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    tldr; Kraken has become the first cryptocurrency firm to secure direct access to the Federal Reserve’s core payment system by obtaining a ‘master account.’ This allows Kraken Financial, its Wyoming-chartered banking arm, to settle U.S. dollar transactions directly through the Fed, bypassing intermediaries. This milestone enhances Kraken’s institutional credibility, strengthens its IPO prospects, and marks significant progress in integrating crypto into the U.S. financial system.

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