Silicon Valley Bank Updates

The latest coverage and analysis from PYMNTS following the dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

Silicon Valley Bank Updates

Fed’s SVB Report Exposes Old Bank Risks in Digital Assets

Fed’s SVB Report Exposes Old Bank Risks in Digital Assets
Fed’s SVB Report Exposes Old Bank Risks in Digital Assets
September 22, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The government never guaranteed the USDC stablecoin’s value. But when regulators protected Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) uninsured depositors, they rescued $3.3 billion backing the stablecoin...

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First Citizens Plans to Retire Silicon Valley Bank Name 
First Citizens Plans to Retire Silicon Valley Bank Name 
April 23, 2026  |  Banking

Three years ago, First Citizens BancShares acquired failing crypto/tech-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Now, First Citizens says it’s time for an SVB rebrand, according to a Thursday (April...

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SVB Clients Gain Access to Forge’s Private Market Liquidity Solutions
SVB Clients Gain Access to Forge’s Private Market Liquidity Solutions
July 31, 2025  |  Banking

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) clients now have preferred access to the private market liquidity solutions offered by Forge Securities. This access, which results from a...

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Regulations at the Crossroads: Quieter Week in Washington Gives Way to High-Stakes Decisions
Regulations at the Crossroads: Quieter Week in Washington Gives Way to High-Stakes Decisions
February 24, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

It wasn’t quite a manic Monday this week. But don’t bet on that relative calm to continue. While the past week in Washington lacked the...

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FDIC Suit Against Former SVB Execs Highlights Continued Scrutiny of Risk Models
FDIC Suit Against Former SVB Execs Highlights Continued Scrutiny of Risk Models
January 20, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The new administration is here, ushering in a phase of uncertainty surrounding banking regulations and the state of the regulatory agencies themselves. Beyond the usual...

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FDIC Authorizes Potential Legal Action Against Former SVB Executives
FDIC Authorizes Potential Legal Action Against Former SVB Executives
December 18, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board of directors reportedly votedunanimously to authorize potential legal action against six former officers and 11 former directors of...

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SVB’s Ex-Owner Ends Bankruptcy Amid FDIC Litigation
SVB’s Ex-Owner Ends Bankruptcy Amid FDIC Litigation
August 04, 2024  |  Banking

Silicon Valley Bank’s former owner has gotten a judge’s permission to end its bankruptcy. As Reuters reported Saturday (Aug. 3), SVB Financial Group has been...

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Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
Ahead of Hill Hearing, Regulators Say Banks ‘Resilient’ but Risks Remain
May 14, 2024  |  Banking

Testimony from some of the top regulators in the country ahead of a Wednesday (May 15) Capitol Hill hearing on bank oversight took note of...

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