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Silicon Valley Bank failure could trigger run on U.S. regional banks
12.3.2023
A petition urging regulators to step in claims that nearly 40,000 of all depositors at Silicon Valley Bank are small businesses
Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch shut down by Bank of England
12.3.2023
Several U.K. venture capital firms have shown support for SVB UK stating it is a “trusted” partner and plays a "pivotal" role in supporting startups
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Warns Another Bank Is Set to Crash
12.3.2023
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says that another bank is set to crash following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the voluntary liquidation of Silvergate Bank. Kiyosaki also recently said the world economy is on the verge of collapse, warning...
Silicon Valley Bank down, USDC depegged, FTX billed $34M in Jan.: Hodler’s Digest, March 5-11
11.3.2023
Bank run on Silicon Valley Bank, USDC depegged from U.S. dollar and FTX’s bankruptcy expenses hit $34 million in January
Bank of England Shuts Down Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Branch After US Regulators Close Parent Company
11.3.2023
After U.S. regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday, the Bank of England has closed the company’s U.K.-based arm. The central bank explained that it intends to place the subsidiary into bank insolvency procedures. Fallout From SVB Failure Prompts BOE to Close U.K. Branch...
Circle plans to cover missing liquidity in Silicon Valley Bank with corporate funds
11.3.2023
According to Circle, USDC liquidity operations will "resume as normal when banks open on Monday morning in the United States," enabling USDC redemption at 1:1 with the U.S. dollar
‘Fiat Is Fragile’ — Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Sparks Finger-Pointing and Concerns of Contagion
11.3.2023
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has become the center of attention after its collapse prompted the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to shut the bank down on Friday. It was the largest U.S. bank failure since 2008, and various alleged catalysts have been pointed to. Some believe venture...
Failed tech bank SVB held over $5B for prominent crypto VCs: Report
11.3.2023
It is unclear how much assets custodied on behalf of crypto VCs are stuck in Silicon Valley Bank
USDC Depeg: Circle's $43 Billion Stablecoin in the Spotlight as Silicon Valley Bank Exposure is Revealed – Here's the Latest
11.3.2023
The USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin has distanced away from its intended $1 peg following the revelation that Circle has exposure to the now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank.
Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin USDC, said in a Friday tweet that it has $3.3 billion of its...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Above $20,000, ETH Beyond $1,400 on Saturday
11.3.2023
Bitcoin rose back above $20,000 on Saturday, despite markets still being spooked by the collapse of yet another banking institution. Silicon Valley Bank was shut down by U.S. regulators on Friday, causing many institutions to lose access to capital. This includes USDC issuer Circle, which led to...
Bankrupt Crypto Lending Platform BlockFi Faces Potential $227 Million Loss in Uninsured Funds at Silicon Valley Bank – What's Going On?
11.3.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi has $227 million in uninsured funds stuck in an account maintained by failed lender Silicon Valley Bank.
According to a March 10 filing by the Justice Department, BlockFi has $227 million parked in a money market mutual fund, which isn’t insured by the Federal...
Nigerian Banks Resume Dispensing Recently Demonetized Naira Banknotes
11.3.2023
According to local reports, Nigerian financial institutions have begun abiding by a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s demonetization of the 1,000, 500 and 100-naira banknotes. According to the court, Nigerian residents will continue to use...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets – Can BTC Recover?
11.3.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) managed to halt their downward trend and experienced a rise in value above $20,000 and $1,400, respectively, on early Saturday morning. However, this surge can be attributed to the weaker US dollar, which turned negative after the February labor data showed slower...
Central Bank of Bolivia Selling Dollars Directly to Citizens as Devaluation Fears Rise
11.3.2023
The Central Bank of Bolivia is now selling dollars directly to citizens in order to curb what it is calling a speculative attack that has increased the demand of the population for foreign currency. This rise in demand has been caused by several factors which led the population to believe there...
U.S. Lawmakers Met With Fed, FDIC to Discuss Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: Source
11.3.2023
Rep. Maxine Waters convened meetings with federal bank regulators in the wake of the bank's collapse
USDC Stablecoin and Crypto Market Go Haywire After Silicon Valley Bank Collapses
11.3.2023
USDC's normally stable price sank to $0.89 from $1 while Ethereum gas fees soared hours after the crypto-tied bank failed
USDC depegs as Circle confirms $3.3B stuck with Silicon Valley Bank
11.3.2023
At the time of writing, USDC lost 3% of its value as it traded at $0.969, and a Circle executive envisions broader implications for business, banking and entrepreneurs without a Federal rescue plan
Circle discloses $3.3B tied up at Silicon Valley Bank
11.3.2023
Circle joined other customers and depositors in calling for the continuity of SVB in the US economy
Circle Confirms $3.3B of USDC's Cash Reserves Stuck at Failed Silicon Valley Bank
11.3.2023
Silicon Valley Bank, one of the reserve banking partner for Circle's USDC stablecoin, was shut down by regulators on Friday
Filing shows BlockFi has uninsured $227M in Silicon Valley Bank MMMF
11.3.2023
BlockFi’s capital allocated to the money market mutual fund is not FDIC insured, however the fund doesn’t appear to be managed by Silicon Valley Bank