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US Regulators Close Silicon Valley Bank in One of the Largest Bank Failures Since Washington Mutual

After Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) experienced financial turmoil, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation closed the financial institution. Insured depositors can withdraw their funds on Monday after the FDIC took over the failed bank. Federally Insured Depositors to Withdraw Funds on Monday, Uncertainty Looms for…
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Elizabeth Warren Blames ‘Crypto Risk’ for Silvergate Bank’s Liquidation, Critics Dismiss Senator’s Claims as ‘Terribly Misinformed’

After Silvergate Bank announced its voluntary liquidation, U.S. senator Elizabeth Warren is attributing the financial institution’s downfall to “crypto risk.” According to Warren, she had previously warned about Silvergate. However, some critics are dismissing Warren’s opinion as “terribly misinformed” and claim that she is “tossing out egregious accusations.” Crypto Proponents Offer Different Perspectives on Silvergate…
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Breaking News: Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Announces ‘Voluntary Liquidation’ – A Blow for Crypto Adoption?

Crypto-friendly US-based bank Silvergate Bank has begun the voluntary process of liquidation, according to a statement issued by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).  The announcement of Silvergate Bank’s liquidation comes just a day after reports surfaced suggesting that the bank was discussing ways to avoid a shutdown with US federal officials….…
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Bitcoin price derivatives look a bit overheated, but data suggests bears are outnumbered

Bullish BTC traders are using excessive leverage, but bears’ reluctance to fight back could extend the current Bitcoin price rally. Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied over 12% on Feb. 15, marking the highest daily close in more than six months. Curiously, the movement happened while gold reached a 40-day low at $1,826, indicating some potential shift…
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FTX’s $5.5 Billion in Alleged ‘Liquid Assets’ Includes Locked SOL Cache and Illiquid FTT Holdings

Two days ago, bankruptcy administrators and FTX debtors published an update for unsecured creditors claiming the discovery of $5.5 billion in liquid assets. Roughly $3.5 billion of these funds are cryptocurrency assets, with 11 different digital currencies classified as “liquid assets.” However, two of the firm’s top cryptocurrency caches are not liquid as the company’s…
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Alameda wallet under liquidator control incurred $11.5M in losses: Arkham

According to crypto analytics firm Arkham, at least $4 million of these losses were preventable. The liquidators of Alameda Research have reportedly incurred at least $11.5 million in losses since taking control of Alameda’s trading accounts. On Jan. 16, a Twitter thread from Arkham Intelligence reported that one wallet under the control of liquidators has…
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Binance to liquidate its entire FTX Token holdings after ‘recent revelations’

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao cited “recent revelations” as the reason for the liquidation, noting the sale of its tokens could take months to complete due to the size of its position. The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, said his company will liquidate the entirety of its position in FTX Token (FTT), the…
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3 major mistakes to avoid when trading crypto futures and options

Leverage and hedging strategies are powerful ways to use derivatives contracts, but traders usually succumb to these three major mistakes. Novice traders are usually drawn to futures and options markets due to the promise of high returns. These traders watch influencers post incredible gains, and at the same time, the multiple advertisements from derivatives exchanges…
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Bitcoin traders were ready for a hot CPI report, but BTC bears are still in control

BTC nose-dived to its lowest level since Sept. 21, and data shows pro traders continue to avoid leverage longs. Cryptocurrency traders were caught by surprise after the Oct. 13 Consumer Price Index Report showed inflation in the United States rising by 0.6% in September versus the previous month. The slightly higher-than-expected number caused Bitcoin (BTC)…
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