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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mead Gruver

Wyoming crypto bank's Federal Reserve application denied

Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

The Federal Reserve Board has denied a Wyoming cryptocurrency bank's application for Federal Reserve System membership, officials announced Friday, dealing a setback to the crypto industry's attempts to build acceptance in mainstream U.S. banking.

Many in crypto have been looking to Cheyenne-based Custodia Bank's more than 2-year-old application as a bellwether for crypto banking. Approval would have meant access to Federal Reserve services including its electronic payments system.

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