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Insights into the laws, statutes, and legal practices surrounding the crypto industry.
Silvergate and SVB bite the dust: Law Decoded, March 6–13.
Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown didn’t miss a chance to attack the crypto industry after bank failures. Last…
Shareholders file lawsuit against Silicon Valley Bank, alleging fraud: Report
The class-action suit was filed against Silicon Valley Bank, CEO Greg Becker and chief financial officer Daniel Beck.…
US regulators shut down Signature Bank despite ‘no insolvency’: Report
“Regulators wanted to send a very strong anti-crypto message,” said former House of Representatives member and Signature Bank…
State caps or federal regulation: What’s next for political crypto donations
The industry isn’t having the best of its moments now, but the topic of campaign donations in crypto…
Crypto industry may escape lasting damage from Silvergate liquidation
Some foresee benefits if the U.S. finally gets sensible crypto regulation post-Silvergate, and traditional banks “may become warmer…
Coinbase CEO ponders banking features after Silicon Valley Bank crisis
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the exchange has previously considered adding features to become a neobank. The broader…
Breaking: Silicon Valley Bank UK arm acquired by HSBC for 1 pound
Banking giant HSBC announced that it is acquiring Silicon Valley Bank UK for one pound ($1.21). Global banking…
Binance.US, Alameda, Voyager Digital and the SEC — the ongoing court saga
Court cases involving the SEC and some major crypto industry enterprises — Voyager Digital, Alameda Research and Binance.US…
US authorities preparing ‘material action’ to curb SVB contagion
The White House assessed the impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure over the weekend with keen attention to…
Biden vows to hold accountable those responsible for SVB, Signature collapse
United States President Joe Biden said on Twitter that he is “firmly committed” to holding those responsible for…