Exploring recent bank failures in Silicon Valley, drawing parallels to historical banking crises like the Great Depression and 2008 recession. Discussion on potential global repercussions and causes of bank failures, including niche markets, large account sizes, and lack of FDIC coverage. Insights on bank deposit insurance, FDIC role, moral hazard concerns, and case study on Silicon Valley Bank's failure. Exploration of interest rates, Federal Reserve's role, and evolving bank business models amidst economic and technological changes.