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Fight Brewing Between Silicon Valley Bank's Former Parent Company and FDIC
A legal fight is ramping up between the FDIC and the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank. SVB Financial said the banking regulator took "improper actions" and can't access its money held at its former unit. Dov Kleiner, partner at Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C., discusses the key takeaways from the bankruptcy hearing. Plus, reactions to Bloomberg reporting Silicon Valley Bank loans to insiders tripled to $219 million before being overtaken by regulators.
Warren Buffett in Talks With White House on Banking Crisis: Bloomberg
Berkshire Hathaway CEO and billionaire investor Warren Buffett is in contact with senior officials within President Joe Biden’s administration, according to Bloomberg. This comes as the White House grapples with elevated concerns of a banking crisis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest reporting.
NYDFS Says Signature Bank Closure Due to 'Crisis of Confidence' in Leadership
Signature Bank was not shut down for crypto-related reasons, the New York Department of Financial Services said Tuesday, rejecting claims the regulator took over the bank to send an "anti-crypto message." Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports that the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and New York were investigating possible lax monitoring at Signature Bank to prevent money laundering. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments at Signature and explain why this is a continuing story to watch.
Silvergate Consulting With FDIC About How to Save Crypto-Focused Bank: Bloomberg
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) officials have been consulting with executives of troubled crypto-focused bank Silvergate Capital (SI) on how to keep the company in business, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Silvergate.
Singapore Police Start Probe Into Do Kwon’s Terraform Labs: Bloomberg
Bloomberg reports that Singapore police said they have commenced an investigation into Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin. This comes after the SEC sued Terraform Labs last month, alleging that the crypto firm and its co-founder Do Kwon misled investors about UST's stability. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.
Huobi, Kucoin Still Permit Customers of Sanctioned Russian Banks To Transact: Report
According to Bloomberg, a new report from Inca Digital finds that crypto exchanges Huobi and Kucoin are permitting customers of sanctioned Russian banks to transact on their platforms. "The Hash" panel discusses the reported implications for the decentralized economy across the globe.
Hong Kong Proposes Regulations for Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its proposed rules for virtual asset trading platforms and is seeking public comment. This comes as crypto in Hong Kong is getting a soft backing from Beijing, according to Bloomberg. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest developments around the state of crypto in Hong Kong and its prospects as a global crypto hub.
SEC Charges Terraform Labs, Do Kwon With Fraud; Former FTX Exec Reportedly Plans to Plead Guilty
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD stablecoin, and its co-founder, Do Kwon. Separately, Nishad Singh, the former director of engineering for collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is planning to plead guilty to fraud charges for his role in the alleged scheme, according to Bloomberg.
Binance Mulls Cutting US Ties in Face of Crypto Crackdown: Report
Binance Holdings, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is considering severing its ties with U.S. business partners as various government agencies and regulators continue to investigate the company, according to a Bloomberg report, citing a persona familiar with the issue. “The Hash” panel discusses the outlook for Binance amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
SEC Proposal Could Make It Harder for Hedge Funds to Work With Crypto Firms: Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to propose rule changes that would make it harder for hedge funds, private equity firms and pension funds to work with crypto firms, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.