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Crypto Bank Silvergate Shutdown: 3 Key Takeaways
The crypto meltdown has claimed its first big casualty in the mainstream financial system. California-based Silvergate Bank plans to "voluntarily liquidate" its assets and wind down operations. Here are three key things to know about the company’s unwinding and what it means for the crypto industry and beyond.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys Over $20M in Coinbase Shares
Noted growth investor Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought more shares of crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) on Thursday than it bought in all of January. The firm added a total of more than 350,000 shares valued at $20.6 million based on Thursday's closing price, the biggest one-day purchase this year. In January, it bought 333,637 shares. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Wood's continued Coinbase bets.
What Silvergate Bank’s Voluntary Liquidation Means for Rival Signature Bank
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the impact of Silvergate Bank’s collapse on Signature Bank, another crypto-friendly bank in the space. This comes as Coinbase recently said it would no longer use Silvergate to facilitate dollar payments for its institutional customers and will now use Signature Bank for payments.
Coinbase Starts ‘Wallet as a Service’ Business Allowing Companies to Build Into Their Own Apps
U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase is starting a "wallet as a service" business that will allow companies to customize blockchain wallets for their own customers. "The Hash" panel discusses Coinbase's latest offering helping companies "bring the next hundred million customers into Web3 through a seamless wallet-onboarding experience."
Bitcoin’s Worsening Liquidity Draws Concerns From Traders: Data
Data from blockchain analytics firm Kaiko shows that liquidity is worsening for bitcoin, with order-book depth hitting lower levels than were seen following the collapse of FTX. In the meantime, Kaiko notes that Coinbase volumes have seen a rise in interest in altcoins at the expense of bitcoin and ether. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."
Bitcoin Holds Above $23K Amid Silvergate Exodus
Bitcoin is trading at around $23,400, as the largest token by market capitalization remains relatively unfazed by a number of crypto firms, including Coinbase and Paxos, ending their relationship with crypto-focused bank Silvergate. VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel joins "All About Bitcoin" with his reaction to the latest developments and why it resembles "friction between crypto on-ramps and off-ramps."
Slew of Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, Paxos and Galaxy, Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank
A growing group of crypto firms is ending its relationship with crypto-focused bank Silvergate, after the bank delayed its 10K filing and said there were concerns about its ability to continue as a "going concern." "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Silvergate and how its next moves could impact the crypto industry at large.
Top U.S. Treasury Official Weighs In on Digital Dollar Question
The U.S. Treasury Department's Undersecretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang suggested that the federal government's work on a potential digital dollar is accelerating. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the key takeaways from Liang's speech and the state of regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. Plus, a new Coinbase survey of over 2,000 American adults suggests 20% own crypto and the vast majority see an urgent need to update the financial system.
Coinbase CEO: US Can Update Its Financial System by 'Embracing Crypto'
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong penned an opinion piece published by CNBC on Wednesday. The crypto exchange executive argues that "by embracing crypto and other forms of digital finance, the U.S. can not only update its financial system, but also solidify its status as a geopolitical powerhouse." "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from Armstrong's comments and the future of crypto guidelines in the country.
