# US Fed announces B in funding to backstop banks

# US Fed announces $25B in funding to backstop banks

” US Fed announces $25B in funding to backstop banks “ Hot on the heels of several United States bank collapses, the Federal Reserve has announced $25 billion worth of funding aimed at backstopping banks and other depository firms. The funds would ensure that “eligible banks” would have enough liquidity to cover the needs of…

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# What does the Silvergate collapse mean for  crypto?

# What does the Silvergate collapse mean for crypto?

” What does the Silvergate collapse mean for crypto? “ The collapse of crypto-friendly bank Silvergate will likley have a significant impact on the crypto ecosystem and its ties with the banking sector in the U.S.  Earlier this week, the parent company of Silvergate Bank announced plans to wind down operations and liquidate the bank….

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# US senators write to banking regulators about potential crypto discrimination

# US senators write to banking regulators about potential crypto discrimination

” US senators write to banking regulators about potential crypto discrimination “ Four United States Republican senators lead by Bill Hagerty have written a letter to the heads of federal banking regulatory agencies questioning the ideological motivation behind recent regulatory moves in regard to cryptocurrency. They compared the regulators’ policies to the Obama administration’s Operation…

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# Nigerian president-elect aims to use blockchain technology in the banking sector

# Nigerian president-elect aims to use blockchain technology in the banking sector

” Nigerian president-elect aims to use blockchain technology in the banking sector “ Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu has recently released a manifesto that, if implemented, would enable the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in the nation’s banking and finance sector. The manifesto suggests reviewing existing Nigerian Security Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations on digital assets…

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