🟠 $BTC & Crypto Eye the Fed

The U.S. Federal Reserve is moving closer to crypto. In 2026, it plans to offer limited payment accounts to crypto and fintech firms. The Fed recently opened a public consultation on “skinny master accounts,” which could give crypto companies restricted access to central bank payment systems.

A streamlined approval framework is designed to encourage innovation while keeping risks in check.

While Bitcoin remains decentralized by design, crypto infrastructure is gradually integrating into the traditional financial system. Regulators are shifting from outright resistance to controlled adoption, especially in payments and settlements.