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Federal Reserve’s Operating Losses Hit $176 Billion, Analysis Reveals

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According to an investigative report by Pam Martens and Russ Martens the owners and operators of wallstreetonparade.com, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been consistently incurring operating losses since Sept. 28, 2022, totaling $176 billion by June 19, 2024. These losses stem from the Fed paying out higher interest rates on reserve balances—5.4%—primarily benefiting megabanks such … Read more

Silvergate Capital Incurs Loss of $1 Billion in Q4 of 2022

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Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent firm of the crypto-focused bank Silvergate Bank, has attributed the $1 billion loss it incurred in the fourth quarter of 2022 to the confidence crisis that permeates the entire crypto ecosystem. While Silvergate has taken steps to help it navigate the current environment, according to the CEO Alan Lane, the … Read more