Crypto and the Fed: State of Crypto
This past week saw incremental, but potentially important steps.
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The Federal Reserve published an updated proposal for a "skinny" master account that would allow crypto and fintech firms to access its payment systems without becoming fully chartered banks. President Trump signed an executive order directing the integration of digital assets into existing payment networks and strengthening Bank Secrecy Act regulations. These developments represent incremental steps toward deeper integration of the cryptocurrency industry with the broader federal payments system.