币界网报道:Custodia Bank and Kraken Financial have secured exclusive Federal Reserve master accounts, granting them direct access to the U.S. payment system without relying on intermediary banks. This milestone allows both firms to settle transactions in real-time, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Custodia, a Wyoming-chartered digital asset bank, and Kraken, the crypto exchange's financial arm, now join a select group of institutions with this privilege. The move signals growing regulatory acceptance of crypto-native firms in traditional finance, though oversight remains stringent. Both companies emphasized compliance with anti-money laundering and risk management standards to maintain their Fed access.