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finance2 years ago

FDIC report blames poor management for Signature Bank's failure.

The collapse of Signature Bank was due to "poor management," according to a report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Bank management did not fully understand the risks associated with accepting crypto deposits, which comprised more than 20% of its total deposits. The bank was overreliant on uninsured deposits, which accounted for 90% of overall deposits. The FDIC report made few recommendations for regulatory changes.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

FDIC sets deadline for Signature Bank's crypto clients to close accounts.

The FDIC is urging stranded crypto customers to cash out by next week, whether they have a new bank or not, as it tries to clear $4 billion in crypto-related deposits left behind by the former Signature Bank. The FDIC has been reaching out to customers connected to the money, encouraging them to find another bank to transfer the funds to. If they can’t, they’ll be getting a check to whatever address is on record for the customer. The OCC’s strict standards for crypto involvement at the banks it oversees does make it difficult for its regulated institutions to bring on new business tied to the sector.