The Federal Reserve has granted a crypto firm direct access to America’s core payments systems for the first time — a ...

March 4 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken's banking unit has gained access to the Federal Reserve's payments system ...

The decision means the industry is a step closer to becoming integrated into the mainstream financial system.

The Kraken Fed Master account approval marks a milestone for the industry as crypto continues to gain mainstream adoption.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City approved a limited-purpose account for Wyoming-based Payward Financial, which does business as Kraken Financial, making it the first crypto firm to get direct ...

Kraken’s banking unit has won approval for a Federal Reserve “master account,” enabling it to move money on existing financial rails.

Kraken becomes first crypto firm to gain access to the Fed’s payment system. Marks major step toward integration with U.S.

The Kansas City Fed may term this "Tier 3" access, but Kraken's entry into the vaunted Fed payments system has riled bankers and raised crypto hopes.

The government and the crypto firms are moving closer towards banking regulations. The U.S. Federal Reserve is moving forward with a proposal to create a streamlined version of its master accounts.

The Federal Reserve can lawfully turn away crypto banks seeking access to its payment system, a federal appeals court ruled Friday, siding with the central bank’s discretion to protect the financial ...