Crypto And Banks Clash Again Over ‘Skinny’ Fed Accounts Ahead Of Tuesday’s Me...
A long‑running dispute between the US banking sector and the crypto industry is widening, with tensions now extending beyond stablecoin yields to a new regulatory flashpoint: “skinny” Federal Reserve (Fed) master accounts. According to a report published Monday by Crypto In America, the disagreement is emerging as another obstacle in an already strained relationship between […]
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Australian banks have advised Australian bitcoin companies they are closing their accounts, according to The Australian Financial Review. The publication has seen the letters from Westpac Banking Corporation and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Ron Tucker, chairman of The Australian Digital Currency Commerce Association, said all large Australian banks were shutting the door on bitcoin companies. The banks sent letters to Australian bitcoin exchanges, including Bit Trade and Buyabitcoin. The letters said the banks will close the exchanges' accounts and did not give any explanation. At least....