Major US banks increased Bitcoin ETF exposure by 339% YoY in Q1 2026, while hedge funds and brokerages slashed holdings, signaling a strategic divergence in professional crypto adoption.
The Fed's proposed limited master accounts could transform crypto banking access, reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries and fostering institutional adoption.
The Federal Reserve's proposed master accounts for crypto firms like Kraken, Ripple, and Coinbase could reshape banking access and reduce reliance on traditional intermediaries.