California Financial Regulator Takes Possession of Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank is a major banking partner in the bitcoin industry servicing various bitcoin companies and is heavily connected to many Venture Funds and the companies they back.

California Financial Regulator Takes Possession of Silicon Valley Bank
  • Silicon Valley Bank is a major banking partner in the bitcoin industry servicing various bitcoin companies and is heavily connected to many Venture Funds and the companies they back.
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced today that, pursuant to California Financial Code section 592, it has taken possession of Silicon Valley Bank, citing inadequate liquidity and insolvency. The DFPI appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver of Silicon Valley Bank.
Silicon Valley Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank based in Santa Clara and is a member of the Federal Reserve System, with total assets of approximately $209 billion and total deposits of approximately $175.4 billion as of Dec. 31, 2022. Its deposits are federally insured by the FDIC subject to applicable limits.

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