What Is the Fed's Payment Account Framework?

Crypto leaders are descending on Capitol Hill this week as Washington ramps up debate over the future of digital assets — from stablecoins to tokenization. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is exploring a new payment account system that could pull crypto directly into the heart of the U.S. financial system. On the market front, Bitcoin hovers near $120K, awaiting key U.S. CPI data that could trigger either a breakout or a sharp pullback.