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The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here

Banking enforcement targeting legal crypto businesses appears to violate the FDIC's mandate. It may also be amplifying financial contagion.

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SVB Financial Group Bankruptcy Hearing: Key Takeaways

SVB Financial Group, the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), appears to be at odds over $2 billion in cash. Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff and Cohen, P.C. Partner Dov Kleiner breaks down the key takeaways from the bankruptcy hearing and what is likely to happen next.

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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. 

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Treasury Secretary Yellen: U.S. Could Backstop More Deposits if Necessary to Support Banking System

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. government is already taking steps to backstop deposits, saying "similar actions could be warranted if smaller institutions suffer deposit runs that pose the risk of contagion." Meanwhile, U.S. officials are studying ways to temporarily expand FDIC coverage to all deposits if needed in a crisis. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments amid a brewing banking crisis.

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Failed Signature Bank Developments; Bitcoin’s Bullish Sentiment

According to a press release from the FDIC, Signature Bank's (now Signature Bridge Bank) non-crypto related deposits are being assumed by Flagstar Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) breaks above $28,000, touching its highest level since June 2022.

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New York Community Bank Buying Large Portion of Failed Signature Bank

Non-crypto related deposits held by former Signature Bank (now Signature Bridge Bank) will be assumed by Flagstar Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, as of Monday under a purchase and assumption agreement, the FDIC said in a press release on Sunday U.S. time. Custodia Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long shares her reaction.

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Signature Bank Non-Crypto Related Deposits to Be Assumed by New York Community Bancorp Unit: FDIC

Non-crypto related deposits held by former Signature Bank (now Signature Bridge Bank) will be assumed by Flagstar Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, according to a press release from the FDIC. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on what this means for the crypto industry.

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Custodia Bank’s Caitlin Long on State of U.S. Crypto Regulation Amid Banking Turmoil

New York Community Bank has agreed to buy a major chunk of failed Signature Bank, according to the FDIC. Custodia Bank founder and CEO Caitlin Long discusses what to make of the lingering U.S. banking jitters and the potential impact on crypto regulation in the country. Plus, her reaction to UBS purchasing rival Credit Suisse.

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