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Over 100 VCs, investors voice solidarity with Silicon Valley Bank

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Approximately 125 VCs and investors signed a statement supporting Silicon Valley Bank as a way to limit the fallout of the bank’s collapse and subsequent extinction of tech companies. As the 40-year-old banking institution, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), winds down operation, numerous venture capitalists and investors joined hands and decided to cushion the impact in case the bank “were to be purchased and appropriately capitalized.” Approximately 125 VCs and investors signed a statement supporting SVB as a way to limit the fallout of the bank’s collapse and subsequent extinction of tech companies. The venture firms included Sequoia Capital and General Catalyst. Several VC leaders met today to discuss the aftermath of SVB’s downfall. This is a joint statement from all of us. @Accel @altcap @BCapitalGroup @generalcatalyst @eladgil @GreylockVC @khoslaventures @kleinerperkins @lightspeedvp @MayfieldFund @Redpoint @RibbitCapital @upfrontvc pic.twitter.com/7OtHq0zwT1 — Hemant...

Always remember, Bitcoin doesn't lock you out of your wallet

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Sen. Warren calls out 'sham audits' while SVB threatens crypto bankruptcy

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Contrasting her statements against crypto auditors, numerous members highlighted the ongoing collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured bank. United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden asked the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) to hold auditors accountable for failed crypto projects.  The PCAOB — a non-profit overseeing the audits of public companies and other issuers — recently stated that proof-of-reserves (POR) are not equivalent to audits and are not conducted in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards. POR is a method widely adopted by crypto exchanges to confirm the availability of users’ funds. However, Sen. Warren demanded stricter oversight: “But let's be clear: there's more PCAOB needs to do so consumers aren't left holding the bag when shady crypto firms collapse.” The crypto community contrasted her statement as numerous members highlighted the ongoing collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ...

Nostr: a funky decentralized protocol as the ultimate Bitcoin playground

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US Trustee appeals NY Judge’s approval of Voyager deal with Binance.US

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The United States Department of Justice filed an appeal against an approval made by N.Y. just days before to allow a billion-dollar sale of assets from Voyager Digital to Binance.US. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an appeal against the latest decision in the case for the selling of assets between Voyager Digital and Binance.US. On March 8, the U.S. Trustee for Region 2 made the appeal to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against the approval of Voyager Digital’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. The chapter 11 plan was confirmed only a day prior , on March 7, by U.S. bankruptcy judge Michael Wiles. This plan would have allowed the former crypto brokerage company to go forward with selling billions of dollars in assets to Binance.US in an effort to regain liquidity to pay back customers.  After Wiles told Bloomberg that he cannot put the case into an “indeterminate deep freeze while regulators figure out whether they believe there ...

Is it the time ?

Hello guys, i’am kind of new to the bitcoin world , and thought that the best idea is to ask you guys. 1) What do you think ? Is it the best time to buy BTC ? Or will it go down even more. At the time i’am writing this , it costs 20501. I’am not a trader, i want to buy & keep for later. 2) what is the best way to buy it ? Coin base ? Or binance ? Thank you very much. Happy to join submitted by /u/WearyFoundation4036 [link] [comments] from Bitcoin - The Currency of the Internet https://ift.tt/6Iu8qGe from Earning Money & Investing Online with BitcGuide https://ift.tt/veWzkGd via BitcGuide

Is getting a cheap miner worth it?

I would be mining in Mexico so electricity would be pretty cheap compared to lots of countries. Thinking of getting like a $2000 miner on Amazon? Is it worth the cost and trouble? Opinions? submitted by /u/PermanentRecovery100 [link] [comments] from Bitcoin - The Currency of the Internet https://ift.tt/HFfvpg7 from Earning Money & Investing Online with BitcGuide https://ift.tt/9406eXJ via BitcGuide