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The US House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the Federal Reserve's plan to streamline its main accounts and evaluate whether to allow cryptocurrency and fintech companies limited direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment system. Republican Congressman Dan Muse stated that the core issue with accessing payment systems lies in the scope of access institutions. Traditional institutions are concerned about security risks, and the cryptocurrency industry supports the proposal. In May of this year, US President Trump signed an executive order requiring the Federal Reserve to evaluate its policy of opening up payment tracks to fintech and cryptocurrency companies. The Kansas City Fed approved Payward's acquisition of a limited purpose account in March, and Anchorage Digital representatives advocated for a regulatory framework that allows for innovation during the hearing.