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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Treasury have been holding private meetings with executives from Coinbase, with discussions revolving around the future of crypto regulation in Australia.Responding to Cointelegraph’s request for comment, an RBA spokesperson confirmed recent reports that these private meetings had occurred, stating that Coinbase met with
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Biden said the administration needs to reduce the risks of a future recurrence and protect American jobs and small businesses. The President of the United States Joe Biden has weighed in on the sudden and recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (NASDAQ: SBNY). Many SVB clients pulled
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“The loss of Silvergate, SVB and Signature is devastating for US-based crypto companies,” Frank wrote. “That said, the crypto market has at least temporarily responded to the bailouts well. In light of the uncertainty surrounding banking in the US, the narrative of Bitcoin as a hedge and safehaven has gained
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Barney Frank, a former member of the United States House of Representatives, has reportedly suggested that New York regulators closed the crypto-friendly Signature Bank as part of a seeming show of force.According to a March 13 CNBC report, Frank — also a board member of Signature Bank — said the
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According to Circle, the bulk of its reserve for the USDC stablecoin is domiciled in US Treasury Bills. Crypto startup Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin has announced that the USDC reserve risk being nursed by the firm’s key customers has been removed. As shared in a
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On Sunday, the New York Department of Financial Services, or DFS, announced that it had taken possession of Signature Bank. The DFS appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, as the receiver of the bank. In a joint statement, the U.S. Federal Reserve, Treasury Department, and FDIC explained that
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"Signature Bank is a New York state-chartered commercial bank and is FDIC-insured, with total assets of approximately $110.36 billion and total deposits of approximately $88.59 billion as of December 31, 2022," Harris' statement said. "DFS is close contact with all regulated entities in light of market events, monitoring market trends,
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“After receiving a recommendation from the boards of the FDIC and the Federal Reserve, and consulting with the President, Secretary Yellen approved actions enabling the FDIC to complete its resolution of Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, California, in a manner that fully protects all depositors,” Secretary of the Treasury Janet
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A plan to rescue startups and tech companies affected by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse is underway in the United Kingdom, according to multiple reports on March 12. The emergency plan will include a cash lifeline to a number of businesses. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government is working "at
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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 The ripple effect of the 16th
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