BILL ACKMAN
Ackman Urges US Government to Guarantee SVB Deposits
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has warned the US government that failing to guarantee all deposits held by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) within 48 hours could result in the destruction of several financial institutions. Ackman argued that a "giant sucking sound" would be heard from the withdrawal of substantially all uninsured deposits from all banks, which would lead to a drain on liquidity from community, regional, and other banks.
Bill Ackman predicts crypto will remain
Bill Ackman says he remains bullish about cryptocurrencies, despite recent challenges. Ackman is the CEO and founder of hedge fund management firm Pershing Square Capital Management. He believes there's a need to increase oversight and remove "fraudulent actors". The billionaire has called for the removal of regulatory barriers and easing of regulations in New York.