(Cheyenne, WY) – Governor Mark Gordon is welcoming news that the Federal Reserve has announced the opening of a comment period for proposed âAccount Access Guidelines for the Reserve Banksâ, a critical step towards approval of Wyoming-chartered special purpose depository institutions (SPDIs).
SPDIs are custodial banks for digital assets that provide safekeeping and on- and off-ramps to the capital markets. Wyomingâs digital asset framework is the first comprehensive digital asset regulations in the United States.
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âTodayâs announcement is encouraging news and the culmination of an extended effort where Wyoming took the lead,â Governor Gordon said. âThis was an unprecedented task and I appreciate the collaborative work that has occurred throughout the process. Iâm committed to ensuring that Wyoming remains a national leader in the digital asset realm.â