Ex-Solicitor General Joins Fight as Custodia Bank Appeals Fed's Crypto Rejection Amid Rising Political Interest

July 5, 2024
Ex-Solicitor General Joins Fight as Custodia Bank Appeals Fed's Crypto Rejection Amid Rising Political Interest
  • Former US Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, along with other prominent figures, has joined Custodia Bank in appealing for a Master Account from the Federal Reserve.

  • The bank's rejection was due to its ties to the crypto industry, raising concerns about regulatory hurdles for digital asset firms.

  • An amicus brief argues that this rejection is part of a deliberate attempt to 'debank' crypto firms.

  • The brief references potential implications from a recent Supreme Court decision on regulatory deference.

  • The debate around crypto regulations is intensifying, with the US House of Representatives set to vote on a resolution affecting banks handling crypto.

  • This development occurs amid rising political interest in digital assets ahead of the 2024 US elections.

  • There is surprising bipartisan support for crypto-friendly policies from key political figures.

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