#Flagstar Bank has agreed to buy #SignatureBank in a deal that does not include the bank's #cryptocurrency deposits. Several pundits have accused the US government of advancing an anti-crypto agenda as a result of the decision.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a purchase deal with Flagstar Bank, a subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. The Signature bank's "essentially all deposits and some loan portfolios" are included in the transaction.

Nevertheless, the acquisition excludes $4 billion in deposits from Signature Bank's crypto-related businesses. Instead, the FDIC stated that the deposits would be returned to clients immediately.

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Together with Web3 business deposits, the agreement excludes Signature Bank's payment network, Signet. It was used by many Web3 businesses, including Circle, the creator of the stablecoin USDC.

An FDIC representative confirmed to Bloomberg that Signet will stay under the agency's authority and "will be subject to later arrangement."

Reuters report that the regulators requested the bidders to "give up all the #crypto operations" at the Signature bank. The FDIC later stated that this was false. Now, venture capitalist Nic Carter believes that the FDIC lied and that Reuters was correct. Carter is also certain that regulators have launched Operation Choke Point 2.0 in order to restrict crypto companies' access to banking.

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Flagstar took over ownership of 40 Signature Bank locations on Monday. A subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp purchased $38.4 billion in assets and $12.9 billion in loans at a $2.7 billion discount. The agreement also excludes around $60 billion in debts that are still under #FDIC receivership. The FDIC acquired common shares with a potential value of up to $300 million as part of the arrangement.

The Federal Reserve liquidated the Signature bank on March 12 to "defend the US economy," however some believe the closure was for political purposes because the bank was solvent.

The #SVB and #SignatureBank bid deadline has been set by the #FDIC on March 17. Buyers must discontinue any cryptocurrency-related business.

Financial institutions interested in purchasing Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank before they go out of business have until Friday, March 17, according to FDIC officials.

Selling Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank completely is the aim. Consider selling some of the shares of the two banks if you can't sell it all.

To provide donors an advantage over private equity firms, only bidders with active bank charters are permitted to review banks' financials before submitting their offers.

According to rumors, the buyer of Signature Bank will have to consent to giving up all of the bank's cryptocurrency operations.

Regulators have highlighted that Signature Bank's closure is due to a crisis of confidence in its management, not connection with #cryptocurrency startups, despite the bank's reputation as one of two crypto-friendly banks. Its leadership nevertheless views it as a campaign to stop banks from working with cryptocurrency service providers.

Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Piper Sandler, the company in charge of the auction, all promptly reacted to demands for comment, but the FDIC declined to speak on its behalf.

After authorities took over Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday and Signature Bank (SBNY.O) on Sunday, in a turbulent weekend that rippled throughout the whole global financial system, the latest auctions demonstrate how the FDIC is working in tandem to return lenders to the private sector.

Announcing the acquisition of the assets of Signature Bank, including its $36 billion in debt and subprime lending activities, is New York Community Bancorp. One of the largest purchases in the #banking industry in recent years, the deal is projected to be worth $38 billion.

New York Community Bancorp said in a statement that it will put a lot of effort into servicing subprime loans for clients of Signature Bank. The action is intended to boost the bank's position in the market for subprime loans, which has been expanding quickly in recent years.

The acquisition is anticipated to have a beneficial economic impact on New York City since it will increase local employment possibilities. The #FDIC has also said that, with the exception of digital bank accounts, #SignatureBank deposits would be accepted by subsidiaries of New York Community Bank.

John Smith, the CEO of New York Community Bank, expressed his joy about the purchase and said that it marks a significant turning point for the bank. He said,

“we are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Signature Bank’s assets, which will help us strengthen our position in the subprime lending market and expand our customer base.”

Customers of Signature Bank will gain from the purchase as they now have access to a greater choice of financial goods and services. The action is a component of New York Community Bancorp's plan to expand its operations and gain market share in the banking industry.

The transaction, which has received board approval from both New York Community Bancorp and Signature Bank, is anticipated to close before the end of the year. The two banks have guaranteed their clients that there won't be any interruptions in financial services throughout the transfer.

On March 13, the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced that it would move all deposits from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) to a temporary bank (Bridge Bank).

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reports that Bridge Bank will receive all deposits currently held by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Bridge Bank, a temporary "bridge" bank, resumes regular business hours, and Tim Mayopoulos is chosen as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank. "Bridge Bank" will continue to offer ATM and online banking services with a temporary nature. Loans will be made and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) customer checks will be approved.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has ordered that Bridge Bank receive all deposits currently held by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The FDIC is taking this action as part of its efforts to guarantee the stability and safety of the US banking system. Clients of SVB can anticipate that, in accordance with the decision, their deposits will be seamlessly transferred to Bridge Bank, a well-capitalized institution that is well-equipped to handle the quantity of deposits.

#SVB clients can continue to use their funds and conduct banking activities during this changeover period with little disruption. The FDIC has taken this action to protect depositors and preserve the stability of the banking system, and it will continue to carefully monitor the situation to make sure that every customer is treated equally and fairly at all times.

It is critical to emphasize that there were no safety or soundness issues with SVB at the time the #FDIC decided to move all deposits from SVB to Bridge Bank. Instead, it is a preventative measure to ensure the stability of the financial system and the security of depositor funds. SVB will carry on as usual, and customers may anticipate regular updates from the bank and the FDIC on the state of their deposits.

In a move that is expected to help minimize disruptions for customers of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, for all deposits and loans of the Silicon Valley-based bank.

This agreement will see the 17 branches of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association open as First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Under the agreement, depositors of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, will automatically become depositors of First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company, and all deposits assumed by First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company will continue to be insured by the FDIC up to the insurance limit.

As of March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, had approximately $167 billion in total assets and about $119 billion in total deposits. The purchase by First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company included the acquisition of about $72 billion of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association’s assets at a discount of $16.5 billion. Approximately $90 billion in securities and other assets will remain in the receivership for disposition by the FDIC.

In addition to the purchase and assumption agreement, the FDIC and First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company entered into a loss–share transaction on the commercial loans that were purchased. The loss–share transaction is projected to maximize recoveries on the assets by keeping them in the private sector and is also expected to minimize disruptions for loan customers. First–Citizens Bank & Trust Company will assume all loan–related Qualified Financial Contracts.

The FDIC estimates the cost of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank to its Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) to be approximately $20 billion. The exact cost will be determined when the FDIC terminates the receivership. Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, was created by the FDIC following the closure of Silicon Valley Bank by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. All deposits and assets, including Qualified Financial Contracts, of Silicon Valley Bank were transferred to the bridge bank.

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In a hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg testified that approximately $4 billion in deposits related to cryptocurrency businesses of the failed Signature Bank would be returned to depositors by early April.

The FDIC announced that New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) would acquire some of Signature Bank’s deposits and assets, excluding the crypto-related assets, which would be returned to depositors. Customers holding funds in Signature Banks will be contacted by the FDIC and have until April 5 to transfer their assets or accept account closure measures.

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Gruenberg clarified that the decision not to include cryptocurrency-related assets in the acquisition was the choice of NYCB, the winning bidder. Republican Rep. Tom Emmer, a well-known cryptocurrency advocate, expressed his interest in confirming the sale of Signet, a payment network dedicated to Signature Bank’s cryptocurrency clients, as it is an asset of great value.

The closure of Signature Bank by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to avoid a financial system crisis after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has been criticized by former Republican congressman Barney Frank and Ryan Selkis, founder of blockchain analytics firm Messari.

They accused regulators of targeting Signature Bank to show their opposition to virtual currencies. However, Treasury Undersecretary for Domestic Finance Nellie Liang testified that she did not believe cryptocurrencies played a direct role in the collapse of Signature Bank and SVB.

The acquisition of SVB by First Citizens Bank included all assets, including cryptocurrency-related deposits. Gruenberg denied Emmer’s claim that the FDIC might increase scrutiny of retaining or taking on new cryptocurrency customers.

Overall, the testimony given by the regulators shed light on the handling of bank failures and the role of cryptocurrency-related assets in the collapse of banks. It remains to be seen how the sale of Signet will impact the crypto industry and if any further scrutiny will be imposed on retaining or taking on new cryptocurrency customers.

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To safeguard all depositors at #SVB in Santa Clara, California, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has taken action. All deposits, both insured and uninsured, and nearly all assets have been moved to a brand-new, fully functional "bridge bank" run by the FDIC.

This morning, the brand-new #SiliconValley Bank, N.A., will reopen and resume regular banking operations, including online banking. Customers of Silicon Valley Bank, N.A. will automatically include depositors and borrowers. and have check writing, ATM, and debit card access to their money. The transfer of all deposits was completed under the systemic risk exception allowed on March 12, 2023.

Tim Mayopoulos was appointed CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, N.A. by the FDIC. He previously held the positions of president of Blend Laboratories, Inc. and president and CEO of the Federal National Mortgage Association. This will enhance recoveries for creditors and the Deposit Insurance Fund, safeguard depositors, and maintain the value of Silicon Valley Bank's assets and operations (DIF).

The purpose of the bridge bank structure is to "bridge" the time between a bank's failure and the point at which the #FDIC can stabilize the organization and put an orderly resolution in place. Senior management has been fired, and holders of some unsecured debt will not be protected. A special assessment on banks will be used to recoup any losses to the DIF from supporting uninsured depositors, as required by law.

All Qualified Financial Contracts of the defunct bank were also transferred to the bridge bank by the receiver for Silicon Valley Bank. By taking this step, depositors will be guaranteed complete access to their funds and be shielded from any damages resulting from Silicon Valley Bank's bankruptcy.