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The FDIC generally shuts down failing institutions on Friday after the close of business to minimize disruptions to depositors.1

Today is Friday.

LEGAL TOKENS

Here is hoping that Silvergate will be the final player to be affected by the contagion that started with 3AC last year. Regardless of whether it is the last domino or not, if Silvergate does fail, the banking regulators’ resolve against crypto will harden, particularly in light of Silvergate’s ability to obtain loans from the Federal Home Loan Bank because of its bank charter in its last ditch effort to stay afloat (though it appears that those loans have since been repaid).

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1 It also typically aims to make deposits in transaction accounts (e.g., checking accounts) available to depositors on the following Monday, though there are no guarantees that this would happen.

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Anthony Tu-Sekine | Partner

As the head of Seward & Kissel’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Group and a frequent commentator on all things crypto, Anthony advises clients on a wide range of evolving topics, including how to structure and issue security and utility tokens, registered and unregistered offerings of security tokens, token custody, transfer and liquidity issues, non-security opinions, and investments in crypto assets by funds and other investors. A recognized leader on physical precious metals funds, Anthony represented APMEX Inc. and alternative asset manager Sprott Inc. in connection with the launch of OneGold.com, which allows investors to own gold documented on blockchain. He also:

  • Represents ShelterZoom, a leading blockchain-based SaaS contract management platform;

  • Helped form a tokenized hedge fund;

  • Provides advice in connection with ransomware payments made in cryptocurrencies; and

  • Worked with sponsors of bitcoin ETF and OTC products.

“You can work with regulators or you can really try to piss them off… If you really want to do the latter, then you should expect that they will bring every tool they have against you.”

Anthony’s thoughts on BitMEX indictment, as published in Law360 article “BitMEX Case Seen as Blessing in Disguise for Crypto Sector”

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