The Fall of Silicon Valley Bank

This chapter explores the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the second largest bank failure in U.S. history, detailing the factors that led to its downfall, including depositor panic and asset mismanagement. It critiques the bank's leadership and investment strategies, drawing parallels with previous failures like Washington Mutual, while discussing the implications for the banking sector and regulatory responses. The conversation highlights issues of ethics and accountability in finance, particularly regarding insider trading and front running, ultimately pushing for deeper investigations into the crisis.