Silvergate Bank


Opinion

How U.S. Judges Might Save Crypto From the SEC

Separation-of-powers offers hope to an industry under attack from unchecked executive power, says Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer.

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Policy

Silicon Valley Bank Shuttered by State Regulators

The startup-focused bank had a number of crypto clients.

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Videos

Bitcoin Touches Lowest Level Since Mid-January; Silicon Valley Bank Concerns

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell below the $20,000 level on Thursday and returned to levels not since seen this January as crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank's fallout shook investors. This comes as Silicon Valley Bank sold off a $21 billion bond portfolio for a considerable loss to shore up liquidity, sending shockwaves across financial markets. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn weigh in.

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Finance

Silvergate Bank 'Had to Be Perfect' but Now Pays a Heavy Price: Strategist

Crypto adoption by TradFi companies “got just that much harder in the last 24 hours,” said Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research LLC.

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Videos

Silvergate Bank's Collapse Explained

Former Paxos Head of Portfolio Management and Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor Jesse Austin Campell joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the circumstances that caused the collapse of Silvergate Bank and what the liquidation process means for its customers. Plus, insights on how Signature Bank may be impacted by the fallout of its biggest competitor.

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Videos

Bitcoin Hits Lowest Level In 7 Weeks as Silvergate Bank Collapse Shakes Investors

Bitcoin dropped about 6% in the past 24 hours to sink below $21,000 for the first time in seven weeks as investors continued to fret about the fallout from crypto-friendly bank Silvergate Bank’s implosion. Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford shares his reaction.

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Videos

2022 Was Undeniably Miserable Year for Crypto: BitGo CEO

During a crypto hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee’s subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology and inclusion, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe outlined the underlying problem for the digital assets industry in the wake of Silvergate Bank's collapse.

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Markets

Bitcoin Dips Below $21K to Reach Lowest Level In 7 Weeks as Silvergate Bank Shutdown Shakes Investors

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies declined as the crypto-focused lender’s crisis continued to unfold; ether sinks 7%.

Bitcoin price chart Thursday (CoinDesk)

Videos

Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps Amid Crypto Banking Crisis

The crypto industry is in the middle of a banking crisis with the collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank, and Crypto.com hasn’t been spared. The Singapore-headquartered exchange can now only provide euro-denominated banking services to users in the European Economic Area (EEA), having previously lost the ability to accept USD deposits because of issues with its banking partners. "The Hash" panel discusses why this is a historic moment in crypto.

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