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Originally Published 21 days ago — by Axios
Erebor, a digital bank co-founded by Palmer Luckey, has raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation, received regulatory approvals, and is expected to launch next year, highlighting strong investor interest in innovative banking startups.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
Palmer Luckey's new crypto bank Erebor claims it can secure regulatory approval within six months due to Luckey's political connections and ties to regulators, though experts suggest the process typically takes longer. The bank is backed by venture firms like Founders Fund and 8VC, and leverages Luckey's political network and connections to regulators to expedite approval, with Erebor aiming for a 2025 charter. However, industry experts caution that the timeline may be optimistic, and regulatory processes often extend beyond initial estimates.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Business Insider
Palmer Luckey's new digital banking startup Erebor, aimed at startups and crypto companies, is raising at least $225 million at a $2 billion valuation, backed by Founders Fund and 8VC, and has applied for a US bank charter to offer crypto-collateralized lending services.