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The FTC has accused the fintech app Dave of misleading users about cash advances, fees, and subscription charges. They claimed many people were promised higher amounts than they could actually get and were not clearly informed about fees.
The number of unbanked households in the U.S. has dropped to 4.2%, but there are still major differences across racial and ethnic groups. Black and Hispanic households remain much more likely to be unbanked than White households.
During the Synapse bankruptcy, issues arose about how funds were managed and returned to users. A lot of users may face significant losses, and there’s a push for more transparency and accountability from banks involved.

The SEC has sent notices to SolarWinds' employees over potential legal action related to the Russian hack.
Receiving Wells notices is rare, especially for a CISO, and can lead to penalties and restrictions on future roles.
SEC is expanding its focus on cybersecurity breaches and companies may face consequences for misleading disclosures or failing to address vulnerabilities.

The BTFP and Fed Lending program will sunset on March 11.
There was a loophole in the BTFP where banks could make an arbitrage with the Fed's interest rates.
The Fed may need to reassess its emergency lending programs due to potential losses from interest costs.

Companies usually know they're going to file for bankruptcy ahead of time. This allows them to negotiate with lenders and creditors to plan a smoother bankruptcy process.
Bankruptcies involve many different parties with competing interests. Each creditor wants to get the best deal, which can lead to complex negotiations.
There are two main ways a bankruptcy can go: restructuring, where the company tries to stay in business, or liquidation, where the company sells off assets and shuts down.

DeFi needs to improve its standards to attract institutional investors. Nobody wants to invest in low-quality or risky projects.
Investors should be more careful with where they put their money. Supporting better projects could lead to a healthier market.
The crypto space should focus on creating long-term value rather than quick gains. This will benefit everyone in the long run.

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Bank runs often reflect lack of confidence, and denials of trouble can signal trouble.
Tier 1 capital in banking is crucial for financial stability and ensuring debts are paid.
Alternative tier 1 capital, like AT1, provides a buffer in crises but can behave like debt or equity, impacting investors differently.

Credit Suisse faced major financial issues over several years, with losses, leaked data, and fines leading to its demise.
Swiss authorities forced Credit Suisse to merge with UBS to prevent a public collapse and global financial crisis.
The fallout from Credit Suisse's fall includes impacts on European banks, market confidence, and central bank efforts to stabilize the financial system.