What restrictions does Kraken's Fed account have?

No interest on reserves, no emergency lending, no FedNow or ACH access — just Fedwire and overnight holds.

Why did Rep. Waters question Kraken's approval?

Lack of transparency on 'limited purpose account,' not in Fed guidelines, plus bank risk concerns.

Does this help Kraken compete with traditional banks?

Marginally via wholesale payments, but yield and liquidity bans blunt the edge.

Kraken's Fed Account Victory? Think Again—No Interest, No Lifelines

Kraken scored a Fed master account, but the fine print kills the hype: no interest on reserves, no emergency lending. Banks and lawmakers aren't buying the celebration.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

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Kraken's Fed account excludes interest, emergency loans, and key payment rails like FedNow. 𝕏
Regulatory caution echoes Custodia denial, signaling limited crypto banking integration. 𝕏
Banks and lawmakers push back amid stability fears post-2023 crypto failures. 𝕏

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