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SVB Financial Group Files for Bankruptcy to ‘Preserve Value’
SVB Financial Group Files for Bankruptcy to ‘Preserve Value’
March 17, 2023  |  Banking

SVB Financial Group — the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank — has filed for bankruptcy. The Chapter 11 filing does not include SVB...

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Yellen Says Community Banks Probably Won’t Get SVB Treatment
Yellen Says Community Banks Probably Won’t Get SVB Treatment
March 16, 2023  |  Banking

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen isn’t playing favorites, just protecting the U.S. banking system. She told lawmakers Thursday (March 16) that “Americans can feel confident that...

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Banking Crisis Contagion Spreads to Crypto
Banking Crisis Contagion Spreads to Crypto
March 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto has gone off the rails – quite literally.  Just not in the way industry observers and critics may have first thought or expected. Rather,...

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SVB’s Failure Could Doom Affordable Housing Projects
SVB’s Failure Could Doom Affordable Housing Projects
March 16, 2023  |  Banking

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse could have grim implications for Bay Area affordable housing projects. While the bank was known for funding tech startups, it also...

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SVB Collapse May Be the Final Nail in Boxed’s Coffin
SVB Collapse May Be the Final Nail in Boxed’s Coffin
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

Boxed may file for bankruptcy as the SVB collapse exacerbates existing economic challenges. The bulk eCommerce grocer and retailer (which also has a software and services...

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Circle Investors Redeem $3 Billion in USDC
Circle Investors Redeem $3 Billion in USDC
March 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency investors have withdrawn a net $3 billion in Circle’s USDC coin this week. Circle said on its blog Wednesday (March 15) evening that it...

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Report: First Republic Considers Sale After Downgrade
Report: First Republic Considers Sale After Downgrade
March 16, 2023  |  Banking

First Republic Bank is reportedly considering a sale after being downgraded by ratings agencies. The lender is also looking at options for boosting its liquidity,...

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SVB Crisis Spurs Greater Call for Bank Regulations, New Investigations
SVB Crisis Spurs Greater Call for Bank Regulations, New Investigations
March 15, 2023  |  Banking

New laws, and new investigations, often follow bank crises.  And after the collapse of two banks and one self-liquidation in just five days, calls are growing both for a...

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For Banks, Guaranteeing 100% of Everyone’s Money Threatens Moral Hazard 
For Banks, Guaranteeing 100% of Everyone’s Money Threatens Moral Hazard 
March 15, 2023  |  Regulation

There are no guarantees in life, except for insuring bank deposits up to $250,000. Or maybe more. In just about a week, three banks have...

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