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MicroStrategy paid off a $205M loan two years early to Silvergate Capital, releasing 34,619 bitcoins held as collateral. The company also acquired more than 6,000 bitcoin since mid-February and raised more than $300M from the sale of its shares. MicroStrategy now holds a total of 138,955 bitcoins, acquired at an aggregate purchase price of ~$4.14B.
The collapse of crypto-friendly banks Silicon Valley Bank and Silvergate Capital has created uncertainty and challenges for the crypto industry, particularly for stablecoins like USD Coin that rely on banking partnerships to maintain their peg to the US dollar. The loss of a significant banking partner also makes it harder for crypto companies to comply with regulations and offer their services in a consistent manner. The situation has led to a knock-on effect on investor confidence, adoption, and growth, and may increase scrutiny from regulators on stablecoins and banking partnerships. The collapse of these banks may also force traditional banks to reassess their relationships with the crypto industry and the risks associated with those relationships.