Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm To Gain Access To Federal Reserve’s Master A...

Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm To Gain Access To Federal Reserve’s Master A...

Kraken, the US’s second-largest crypto exchange, has reportedly secured access to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) core payment systems, marking a significant milestone as the first crypto firm to operate on the same infrastructure utilized by thousands of banks and credit unions. Related Reading: South Korea To Review Seized Crypto Custody Practices After Recovery Phase Leak […]


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