The post Federal Reserve Holds 1st Crypto Conference on DeFi Integration appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Federal Reserve holds inaugural crypto conference focusing on DeFi integration. Governor Chris Waller proposes skinny master accounts for direct Fed access. Chainlink CEO explains three-step process for regulated DeFi compliance framework. The Federal Reserve conducted its first cryptocurrency conference addressing payment innovation and decentralized finance integration with traditional financial systems. Analyst Altcoin Daily mentioned the event as historic in a recent video analysis covering the implications for crypto holders. Fed Governor Chris Waller stated the event marks a new era where DeFi is “no longer on the fringes” but increasingly part of mainstream payment infrastructure. Waller emphasized the conference aimed to facilitate discussion between traditional payment incumbents and new DeFi entrants. Speakers included representatives from BlackRock and JPMorgan discussing Ethereum, Cathie Wood and Fireblocks CEO addressing Solana applications, and Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov outlining regulated DeFi implementation challenges. Three-problem framework for institutional integration Nazarov identified three primary obstacles for traditional institutions integrating with blockchain systems. First involves synchronizing existing books and records systems with blockchain infrastructure through open standards allowing independent engineering teams to implement successfully. Second addresses transaction mechanics including information flow, regulatory proof requirements, and cross-chain compliance. Third concerns bringing historically unregulated DeFi protocols into compliance frameworks through parallel regulated variants like Aave Horizon. “If you told me a year ago you’re going to be at the Fed discussing regulated DeFi, I’d be…right? It’s a crazy idea, isn’t it?” Nazarov stated during his presentation. The CEO emphasized smart contracts can automate compliance and proof requirements for counterparties and regulators. Waller announced the Fed is proposing limited access “skinny master accounts” providing legally eligible institutions direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails. This removes reliance on partner banks for crypto firms and stablecoin issuers. Trump administration impact on banking access Arthur Hayes characterized the development as the Trump administration’s… The post Federal Reserve Holds 1st Crypto Conference on DeFi Integration appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Federal Reserve holds inaugural crypto conference focusing on DeFi integration. Governor Chris Waller proposes skinny master accounts for direct Fed access. Chainlink CEO explains three-step process for regulated DeFi compliance framework. The Federal Reserve conducted its first cryptocurrency conference addressing payment innovation and decentralized finance integration with traditional financial systems. Analyst Altcoin Daily mentioned the event as historic in a recent video analysis covering the implications for crypto holders. Fed Governor Chris Waller stated the event marks a new era where DeFi is “no longer on the fringes” but increasingly part of mainstream payment infrastructure. Waller emphasized the conference aimed to facilitate discussion between traditional payment incumbents and new DeFi entrants. Speakers included representatives from BlackRock and JPMorgan discussing Ethereum, Cathie Wood and Fireblocks CEO addressing Solana applications, and Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov outlining regulated DeFi implementation challenges. Three-problem framework for institutional integration Nazarov identified three primary obstacles for traditional institutions integrating with blockchain systems. First involves synchronizing existing books and records systems with blockchain infrastructure through open standards allowing independent engineering teams to implement successfully. Second addresses transaction mechanics including information flow, regulatory proof requirements, and cross-chain compliance. Third concerns bringing historically unregulated DeFi protocols into compliance frameworks through parallel regulated variants like Aave Horizon. “If you told me a year ago you’re going to be at the Fed discussing regulated DeFi, I’d be…right? It’s a crazy idea, isn’t it?” Nazarov stated during his presentation. The CEO emphasized smart contracts can automate compliance and proof requirements for counterparties and regulators. Waller announced the Fed is proposing limited access “skinny master accounts” providing legally eligible institutions direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails. This removes reliance on partner banks for crypto firms and stablecoin issuers. Trump administration impact on banking access Arthur Hayes characterized the development as the Trump administration’s…

                                                                               BitGo’s move creates further competition in a burgeoning European crypto market that is expected to generate $26 billion revenue this year, according to one estimate.                     BitGo, a digital asset infrastructure company with more than $100 billion in assets under custody, has received an extension of its license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), enabling it to offer crypto services to European investors. The company said its local subsidiary, BitGo Europe, can now provide custody, staking, transfer, and trading services. Institutional clients will also have access to an over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk and multiple liquidity venues.The extension builds on BitGo’s previous Markets-in-Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, also issued by BaFIN, and adds trading to the existing custody, transfer and staking services. BitGo acquired its initial MiCA license in May 2025, which allowed it to offer certain services to traditional institutions and crypto native companies in the European Union.Read more