The Custodia Bank sued the Central Bank in 2022 because of a delayed decision on their master account application. A judge ruled that the Federal Reserve is not required to provide the bank with access to its master account. Judge Scott Skavdahl stated that Federal Reserve Banks can grant master accounts, but Custodia did not receive approval for theirs. The bank argued that every depository institution under state law should be entitled to a master account, but the court dismissed the claim. Custodia accused the Fed of violating the Administrative Procedures Act, but the court rejected this claim as well. Custodia's application for a master account was filed with the Kansas City Fed in 2020 and was denied in January 2023. The bank is governed by Wyoming law as a special purpose depository institution.
**Custodia Bank Loses Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account**

by Giorgi Kostiuk
2 years ago

Other news
Solana's Quantum Readiness Strategy Under Scrutiny

Solana's quantum readiness strategy is under scrutiny following Anatoly Yakovenko's comments on the need for a multi-scheme approach to enhance security against AI threats.

South Korean Exchanges Win Temporary Relief from Regulatory Sanctions

Three major South Korean crypto exchanges, Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone, have secured temporary court relief from sanctions related to existing anti-money laundering requirements.

Anatoly Yakovenko Raises Concerns Over AI's Impact on Post-Quantum Cryptography

Solana cofounder Anatoly Yakovenko warns that AI could expose vulnerabilities in post-quantum signature schemes, emphasizing the need for a robust security design.

DAXA Challenges New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in South Korea

DAXA opposes proposed changes to South Korea's anti-money laundering regulations, citing concerns over excessive reporting requirements.

MoneyGram's Stablecoin Service Expands to Colombia and El Salvador

MoneyGram has launched its stablecoin service in Colombia and expanded to El Salvador, providing financial solutions for underserved markets in Latin America.

Stellar Network Surpasses 1 Billion in Real-World Assets

The Stellar network has crossed the 1 billion mark in real-world assets, indicating significant growth and momentum.

Be the first to know about crypto news every day
Get crypto analysis, news and updates right to your inbox! Sign up here so you don’t miss a single newsletter