CRYPTO JUST GOT INVITED INSIDE THE FEDERAL RESERVE
Fed Governor Christopher Waller opened the Fed’s first Payments Innovation Conference with a message nobody expected - this is a new era for the Fed, one that’s open to DeFi and crypto. 🤯
He said the industry isn’t being pushed to the sidelines anymore. It’s being brought into the conversation on the future of payments.
The Fed is now talking about stablecoins, tokenized assets, and AI-driven payments - and not as threats, but as part of the system.
For the first time, it feels like the Fed isn’t fighting the disruption. It’s learning to work with it.
🚨FED OPENS DOOR TO CRYPTO BANKING
🇺🇸Governor Chris Waller announces the central bank is proposing a new “limited-access” or “skinny” master account that would give legally eligible institutions direct access to the Fed’s payment rails - without relying on partner banks.
This streamlined model could fast-track access for crypto banks and stablecoin issuers, marking a potential turning point in how digital asset firms interact with the U.S. financial system. 🤝
h/t @EleanorTerrett
Oct 22, 2025 · 1:00 AM UTC


















