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Millions Recovered: DOJ Orders Seized Funds Returned in Failed Bank’s Crypto Scheme

November 6, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A judge ordered millions seized in a Kansas crypto fraud scheme be returned to defrauded investors, marking partial relief for victims of the bank collapse. Millions Lost, Millions Returned: DOJ Mandates Restitution for Defrauded Investors The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that a federal judge in Wichita, Kansas, has ordered that millions […]

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Billionaire Barry Sternlicht Foresees Banks Failing Every Week in US

May 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has voiced concerns about the vulnerability of regional and community banks in the U.S. to high interest rates and inflation, particularly amid the commercial real estate downturn. He forecasted frequent failures of these banks, predicting: “You’re gonna see your regional bank fail … every week, maybe two a […]

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Report Reveals Hundreds of US Banks at Risk of Failure Amid High Interest Rate Environment

May 3, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Following the dramatic bank failures last year and the recent collapse of Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank last week, an analysis by Klaros Group indicates that hundreds of U.S. banks are at risk of failure. The study reveals that smaller and regional banks are experiencing stress due to burdensome commercial real estate loans and the current […]

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Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank Closed by Regulators, Assets Assumed by Fulton Bank

April 27, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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In the wake of a turbulent period for U.S. banks, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has shut down Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, also known as Republic Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has stepped in as receiver, with Fulton Bank assuming nearly all deposits and assets. Republic First Bank Shuttered as FDIC […]

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Nearly Half of Americans Are Worried About Safety of Bank Deposits Amid Industry Turmoil: Gallup Survey

May 8, 2023 The Daily Hodl

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A new survey by Gallup reveals that nearly half of Americans are anxious about the safety of their bank deposits as instability within the industry develops. According to the results, 48% of those surveyed said they are worried about the funds they keep in banks or other financial institutions. Of those who said they were […]

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Bitcoin Provides Insurance Against Fiat Currency Failure, Says Validus Power Corp.’s Greg Foss

May 7, 2023 Bitcoin.com

$10 trillion

On May 4, in a recent Youtube video, Validus Power Corp.’s executive director, Greg Foss, discussed the potential for the banking industry’s failures to wipe out $10 trillion in equity. Foss expressed his support for “hard assets” such as real estate, gold, and bitcoin. He believes that bitcoin, the leading crypto asset, is one of […]

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Billionaire Bill Ackman on US Banking Crisis: We Are Running Out of Time to Fix This Problem

May 7, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has warned that “We are running out of time” to fix the problem that led to the collapses of regional banks. “How many more unnecessary bank failures do we need to watch before the FDIC, U.S. Treasury, and our government wake up?” he stressed, adding that “We need a systemwide deposit guarantee […]

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Fed Reveals 722 Banks Reported Unrealized Losses Over 50% of Capital as Concerns Over US Banking Crisis Grow

May 6, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The U.S. Federal Reserve has revealed that 722 banks reported unrealized losses exceeding 50% of their capital at the end of the third quarter of 2022. “Rising interest rates are creating significant unrealized losses in investment securities and in some cases depressing tangible equity,” according to the Fed’s Division of Supervision and Regulation. 722 Banks […]

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US Banking Crisis Looms as ‘Credit Tightening’ Mentions Reach Record Highs on Company Calls

May 5, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Recent data reveals that while the banking industry in the U.S. is facing significant challenges, executives are mentioning “credit tightening” more frequently in earnings calls than during the 2008 financial crisis. Additionally, Google Trends data indicates a surge in search queries related to bank failures and crises. The findings suggest that the U.S. economy is […]

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US Banking Industry in Turmoil: A Comprehensive Look at the ‘Great Consolidation’ and Largest Bank Failures of 2023

May 4, 2023 Bitcoin.com

2023

2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for the U.S. banking industry. The collapse of three major banks has sent shockwaves through the financial world, with their combined assets surpassing the top 25 banks that crumbled in 2008. The following is a closer look at what has triggered a ‘great consolidation’ in the banking sector, a […]

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