If you are a crypto enthusiast like myself, you have likely heard the alarming news that Silvergate Bank, one of the biggest crypto-friendly banks in the US, has announced it would wind down its operations by March 31st, 2023. This is a huge blow to the crypto industry and its customers, and here’s why.

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Silvergate Bank was one of the pioneers in providing banking services to crypto businesses and investors since 2013. It had over 1,100 crypto clients, including exchanges, custodians, miners, funds and other service providers. It also operated the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), a 24/7 payment platform that enabled instant transfers between its clients and over 40 crypto exchanges.

Silvergate Bank was not only a bank for crypto ,it was also a bank that embraced crypto. It offered deposit accounts denominated in USDC ,a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar ,and allowed its customers to earn interest on their USDC balances. It also partnered with Fidelity Digital Assets to provide custody solutions for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. source
So why did Silvergate Bank decide to shut down? According to its press release ,the bank faced “unprecedented regulatory scrutiny” and “increasingly complex compliance requirements” that made it difficult to operate profitably and sustainably. The bank also cited “the uncertain future of the USDC stablecoin” as a factor that contributed to its decision.

The shutdown of Silvergate Bank is bad news for crypto because it means that one of the most reliable and innovative banking partners for the industry is gone.

It also means that many crypto businesses and investors will have to find alternative banking solutions ,which may not be as easy or as friendly as Silvergate Bank was. Moreover ,it signals that the regulatory environment for crypto in the US is still hostile and uncertain ,and that more challenges may lie ahead.

I hope that Silvergate Bank’s shutdown will not deter other banks from supporting crypto ,and that more regulatory clarity and cooperation will emerge in the future. Crypto is not going away ,and neither are its supporters. We need more banks like Silvergate Bank ,not less. Mind you if you find this post informative Your upvote is greatly appreciated.

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