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Why You Should (Still) Care About Silvergate
3.10.2024
It’s become increasingly clear that crypto-focused banks such as Signature and Silvergate were closed by political mandate during the 2023 banking crisis, says Nic Carter. And the way it was done should bother anyone who cares about open access to financial services
Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto: Nic Carter
26.9.2024
The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims to Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter
Silvergate Shut down Due to ‘Regulatory Changes’, Shares CEO
23.9.2024
Silvergate Capital Corporation CEO Elaine Hetrick shared in a recent filing that sudden regulatory changes led to the…
Silvergate Bank Declares Bankruptcy Amidst No Crypto Support
19.9.2024
Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent company of crypto-friendly bank Silvergate, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the…
Silvergate Capital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware
18.9.2024
The parent company of Silvergate Bank has listed assets ranging from $100 million to $500 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million
Federal Reserve Board drops enforcement action against Silvergate
26.7.2024
Silvergate Bank, a former crypto-friendly bank, collapsed in March 2023 due to the fallout created by the implosion of the FTX exchange
SEC, Fed Charge Silvergate for Misleading Investors, Failing to Monitor $1 Trillion in Transactions
3.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) have taken action against Silvergate Capital Corp., the holding company for Silvergate Bank, and its former executives for misleading...
SEC files lawsuit against FTX-linked bank, alleging fraud
1.7.2024
Enforcement director Gurbir Grewal said Silvergate allegedly “failed to detect nearly $9 billion in suspicious transfers among FTX and its related entities.”
Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Pays $63M to Settle Charges With SEC, Fed, California Regulator
1.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Silvergate Bank's parent entity and its former executives on Monday
Class Action Suit Against Silvergate Bank Over FTX Fraud Allegations Moves Forward After Judge’s Ruling
22.3.2024
FTX users are suing the now-defunct Silvergate by claiming it abetted FTX and its affiliated trading firm Alameda Research to commit a historic fraud.
Here's the latest.
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San Diego Federal Court Denies Silvergate’s Dismissal Motion in FTX Fraud Case
22.3.2024
The San Diego federal court has ruled that Silvergate Bank must face a class-action lawsuit filed by FTX users which alleges that the bank aided the exchange and Alameda Research in fraudulent activities.
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An In-Depth Look Into the 2023 Banking Crisis — 3 of the Largest Bank Failures in US History
28.12.2023
The U.S. economy experienced an interesting year in 2023, marked by unprecedented upheaval within the American banking sector due to the combined collapse of three major banks, the largest the nation has historically seen. Amidst this chaos, crypto assets such as bitcoin demonstrated remarkable...
Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Has Fully Repaid All Deposit Liabilities, Now Holds Less Than $10,000
23.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Timon Crypto-friendly Silvergate Capital has announced that it has fully repaid all remaining deposit liabilities. On Wednesday, the lender said it has fully repaid all remaining deposit liabilities as part of a plan to wind down operations. “Silvergate continues...
Fed inspector blames crypto focus, nepotism for Silvergate Bank collapse
3.10.2023
An investigation into Silvergate Bank found that its collapse was brought about by a dependency on crypto deposits and “ineffective” senior management
Fed Report: Silvergate Bank Got Fatally Ensnared in Crypto While Examiners Shrugged
2.10.2023
Silvergate Bank transformed from a community lender to a high-flying crypto bank without its Federal Reserve examiners raising an alarm, according to a report from the Federal Reserve’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), allowing the bank to take risks that would turn fatal
BTC bull market began in March, more will realize in a year: Arthur Hayes
5.9.2023
The BitMEX co-founder says Bitcoin's been on a bull run since the Fed's $25 billion dollar program aimed at stabilizing the U.S. banking system
Tether adds Bahamas-based private bank Britannia as partner: Report
30.8.2023
Tether’s reported new partnership with Britannia Bank makes it the third Bahamas-based bank to join forces with the stablecoin issuer
Today in Crypto: Stellar Buys Minority Stake in MoneyGram, Adidas and BAPE Reveal Limited Sneakers Auctioned via NFT Passes, Three Key Silvergate Execs Set to Leave the Company
16.8.2023
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Silvergate CEO to depart amid ongoing liquidation and investor suits
16.8.2023
Silvergate is losing its CEO Alan Lane and two other top executives as part of an ongoing wind-down of the once crypto-friendly bank
Binance sold USDC for BTC & ETH after Silvergate bank collapse: PoR report
8.8.2023
Binance’s depleting USDC reserves has become a hot topic in the crypto ecosystem, especially after Coinbase CEO’s quip during the company’s Q2 earning call