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Apollo Global Management Assembling Bid to Buy Silicon Valley Bank

Private investment company Apollo Global Management is asking to support its bid to buy a Silicon Valley bank.

Finance & Economics

FDIC Plans to Try Again to Sell Silicon Valley Bank

Another attempt to sell the Silicon Valley bank may be made in the near future.

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US Department of Agriculture to put State Benefits on Mobile Phones in Five States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide citizens eligible for financial support under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oklahoma with the opportunity to receive benefits and make payments via NFC or QR code for relevant purchases on a mobile device.

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Regulators Close Crypto-Focused Signature Bank

In the US, regulators have decided to close the New York-based Signature Bank, which is one of the largest lenders in the crypto industry.

Blockchain & Crypto

Nissan Tries New Sales Avenues With Four Web3 Trademarks

Nissan enhanced its Web3 efforts with four new related trademarks filed in the US, while its Japan unit is currently experimenting with auto sales in the metaverse

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First Republic Strengthens Liquidity With the Help of JPMorgan

First Republic Bank enhanced and diversified its financial position through additional liquidity from the Federal Reserve Bank and JPMorgan Chase

Finance & Economics

US Fed Establishes $25B Funding to Support Banks Amid Collapse

The United States Federal Reserve has launched a $25 billion funding program for banks and other depository firms to maintain liquidity as a wave of industry shutdowns has covered another bank

Blockchain & Crypto

Biden Budget Proposes Crypto Mining Tax

A budget proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden aims to “reduce mining activity” with a 30% tax on electricity costs linked to the cryptocurrency mining process

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NYDFS Secures $157.4 Million in Recoveries and Penalties in 2022

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) secured $157.4 million in 2022.

Finance & Economics

Varo Bank Raising $50 Million at 28% Discount

Varo, an American neobank with the charter of the national bank, reported a capital raising of $50 million at a discount of 28% compared to its last estimate.

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Senators Urge Regulators to Take Action on Zelle Fraud

In the Senate, Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren, issued an appeal to financial regulators to take actions aimed at curbing fraudulent activity, against the P2P payment service owned by Zelle Bank.

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CFPB Discloses Typical Consumer Financial Profiles of BNPL Users

The CFPB revealed its recent research which helped the institution create a typical image of a BNPL borrower, who uses the option without signs of stress, but tends to be highly indebted

Fintech & Ecommerce

Modern Treasury Unveils Global ACH Service

Modern Treasury has presented a new cross-border payment network Global ACH, that should provide a cheaper and faster alternative to the SWIFT network and other third-party options with high FX markups

Finance & Economics

TD Bank Completes Cowen Acquisition

TD Bank Group, based in Toronto, announced the completion of the acquisition of the New York multinational investment bank Cowen Inc.

Finance & Economics

Walmart Teams Up With Citi on Digital Lending Platform

Walmart and Citi introduce a digital lending platform that connects the retail giant’s network of 10,000 US-based small business suppliers with 70+ lenders that may provide loans of up to $10 million

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FTX founder Hit With Further Criminal Charges

The U.S. attorney’s office has filed new charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.