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Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Silvergate and the Evolving Bitcoin Banking Regulatory Outlook

Silvergate and the Evolving Bitcoin Banking Regulatory Outlook

The February 07, 2025 episode of Unchained features Mike Lempres, former chairman of Silvergate Bank, explaining how opaque regulatory actions and abrupt policy shifts have forced Bitcoin banks to adopt unconventional liquidity and compliance strategies.

The Ripple Effects of Operation Chokepoint 2.0: How Regulatory Overreach Shaped the 2023 Banking Crisis

The Ripple Effects of Operation Chokepoint 2.0: How Regulatory Overreach Shaped the 2023 Banking Crisis

In the September 25, 2024 episode of the TFTC podcast features Caitlin Long, who provides insights into Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a coordinated regulatory effort that led to the closure of key banks such as Silvergate and Signature.

Operation Chokepoint 2.0: The Federal Assault on Crypto Innovation

Operation Chokepoint 2.0: The Federal Assault on Crypto Innovation

In the October 3, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Caitlin Long, founder of Custodia Bank, discusses the Federal Reserve's Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and the Biden Administration’s regulatory actions against the crypto industry.