CUSTODIA BANK
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Custodia Bank's Master Account Denial Upheld by Appeals Court
The Tenth Circuit Court has upheld the Federal Reserve's decision to deny Custodia Bank a master account, reinforcing the Fed's authority over crypto banks' access to U.S. payment systems.
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US Fed denies Custodia Bank membership over crypto concerns
The US Federal Reserve has denied Custodia Bank's membership application due to concerns over its involvement in the crypto industry. The Fed cited heightened illicit finance and safety and soundness risks, as well as a lack of a sufficient risk-management framework for its proposed cryptoasset-related activities. The bank is also prohibited from running crypto-related services if accepted as a member.