FameEX Hot Topics | US Federal Reserve Faces Internal Investigation Over Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2022 has raised concerns about the stability of the US banking system and the role of regulators in ensuring its safety. To understand how the bank collapsed under its watch, the Federal Reserve is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the factors that led to the bank's failure, including its supervision and regulation of the now-collapsed financial institution.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated that a "careful and thoughtful" review is necessary to understand the situation. The investigation will also analyze broader factors that contributed to the bank's collapse. The probe will be comprehensive and is expected to take several months to complete. It will involve a thorough analysis of the bank's operations, financial statements, and regulatory compliance history.

The Federal Reserve will also review its own supervision of the bank, including whether it adequately monitored the bank's risk management practices. The investigation comes as the Federal Reserve faces growing scrutiny from Congress and the public over its regulatory role.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has also highlighted the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and the need for stronger regulation of the digital asset market. The bank held significant amounts of cryptocurrency assets, which were frozen after its collapse, leaving many depositors with substantial losses.

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