Court closes Custodia fight with Federal Reserve just as Fed opens master-account door
Just days after the Federal Reserve granted a limited master account to Kraken, crypto bank Custodia’s years-long court battle with the Fed concludes in a loss.
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Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Master Account Lawsuit
Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve’s rejection of its bid for a master account and membership.
Custodia Bank Loses Lawsuit Challenging Fed Rejection of Master Account Application
A federal judge ruled that Custodia Bank, a Wyoming special-purpose depository institution, isn’t entitled to membership in the Federal Reserve or to a Fed master account.
Federal Reserve Says Custodia’s Plans Would Endanger Itself and the Crypto Industry
The Federal Reserve Board argued that Custodia Bank’s proposed business model was “inconsistent” with approval in an order explaining its denial of the Wyoming-based crypto bank’s application for membership.