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Signature Bank Closure Has Nothing to Do With Crypto, Says Regulator

Mar 15, 2023 · 1 min read · 150 points
Signature Bank Closure Has Nothing to Do With Crypto, Says Regulator
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The decision to close down Signature Bank has "nothing to do with crypto," said the regulator that took possession of the bank on Sunday.

Highlights

  • The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) took possession of Signature Bank on Sunday.
  • The decision to close down Signature Bank had “nothing to do with crypto’s decision,” said the NYDFS.
  • The financial watchdog insisted that its decision to put Signature Bank in receivership ‘was based on the current status of the bank and its ability to do business in a safe and sound manner’ Former U.S.
  • Representative Barney Frank, who was involved in the drafting of the Dodd-Frank Act, believes that the regulator’�s move was related to cryptocurrency.
  • The bank said in December that it plans to reduce crypto-related deposits by $8 billion.

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