Silvergate has collapsed

TL;DR

Silvergate Bank, which had been a cornerstone in the crypto world, announced it’s closing and returning deposits. As for the next steps for the bank, it’s liquidating “in an orderly manner and in accordance with applicable regulatory processes” and is “considering how best to resolve claims and preserve the residual value of its assets, including its proprietary technology and tax assets. Silvergate’s collapse will almost surely draw scrutiny from lawmakers, especially those who are concerned about the crypto contagion reaching the traditional financial sector

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