Operation Choke Point 2.0 – DIGIT INFO

So-Called ‘Debanker-in-Chief’ Michael Barr Resigns Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

DIGIT — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:30:31 +0000

Barr has served as the Fed’s vice chair for supervision since July 2022 and was widely regarded as one of the chief architects of Operation Choke Point 2.0, an alleged government effort to undermine the crypto industry. Fed Board Member Michael Barr Steps Down From Supervision Role Michael Barr, Federal Reserve Board governor and vice […]

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Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto: Nic Carter

DIGIT — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:03:02 +0000

The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims to Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter.

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Anti-crypto FDIC chair Martin Gruenberg to step down — ‘best day ever’

DIGIT — Tue, 21 May 2024 03:12:34 +0000

Martin Gruenberg has faced criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike after an independent investigation revealed a range of workplace issues at the FDIC.

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‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

DIGIT — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:49:32 +0000

While the existence of “Operation Choke Point 2.0” has not been confirmed, Mick Mulvaney spoke of “rumors” of its existence and the potential side effects of such a policy.

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