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For Banks, Guaranteeing 100% of Everyone’s Money Threatens Moral Hazard 

For Banks, Guaranteeing 100% of Everyone’s Money Threatens Moral Hazard 
For Banks, Guaranteeing 100% of Everyone’s Money Threatens Moral Hazard 
March 15, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

There are no guarantees in life, except for insuring bank deposits up to $250,000. Or maybe more. In just about a week, three banks have...

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Report: Feds Probed Signature Bank Money Laundering Controls
Report: Feds Probed Signature Bank Money Laundering Controls
March 15, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Signature Bank was reportedly the target of a criminal investigation prior to its downfall. Federal authorities were examining the bank’s relationships with its crypto clients,...

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Binance Suspending Crypto Transfers for UK Customers
Binance Suspending Crypto Transfers for UK Customers
March 14, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance is halting cryptocurrency withdrawals and deposits for its British customers. The move comes one month after the company temporarily suspended dollar trading, and marks...

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House Financial Services Chair to Probe ‘Supervisory Failures’ at SVB
House Financial Services Chair to Probe ‘Supervisory Failures’ at SVB
March 14, 2023  |  Banking

A top House Republican says Americans should be confident in the country’s financial system in spite of recent banking failures. “The Fed is doing what...

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Report: Big Banks See Uptick in Deposits After SVB Collapse
Report: Big Banks See Uptick in Deposits After SVB Collapse
March 14, 2023  |  Banking

Silicon Valley Bank’s downfall has reportedly brought more business to America’s larger lenders. Following last week’s failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) — bookended by...

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DCG Seeks Bankers for Portfolio Firms Among Major Lenders
DCG Seeks Bankers for Portfolio Firms Among Major Lenders
March 14, 2023  |  Banking

Digital Currency Group (DCG) is reportedly looking for new bankers for its portfolio companies following three high-profile bank failures. The cryptocurrency company has found through...

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Report: VC Firms Team Up to Restore SVB
Report: VC Firms Team Up to Restore SVB
March 14, 2023  |  Banking

A group of venture capital firms is reportedly working to reclaim parts of Silicon Valley Bank. Companies in talks to preserve the failed bank —...

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Federal Home Loan Banks Raising Funds to Support Regional Institutions
Federal Home Loan Banks Raising Funds to Support Regional Institutions
March 13, 2023  |  Banking

The Federal Home Loan Banks system aims to raise $64 billion to support regional institutions. The system — which gives private regional banks a way...

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