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How Silicon Valley Bank failed

Mar 16, 2023 · 21m
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  • Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest U.S. bank and tech startup darling, collapsed in days due to poor investment decisions and weak regulation
  • Customer panic spread via social media as depositors withdrew $42 billion in a single day, triggering the bank's failure and FDIC seizure
  • Collapse reveals lessons about banking business model, regulation, and how quickly customer confidence can evaporate

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