Comment by seo-speedwagon

This is 100% a bailout and the wording that “no losses […] will be borne by the taxpayer” is a shameful misrepresentation. Just because a bunch of VCs and founders didn’t realize they were at risk of this happening if they kept all their money in one bank, they still bear the responsibility of their losses. Looking forward to this new future where uninsured deposits are actually 100% backed by the FDIC, so actually if your company spends any money to diversify or de-risk your banking posture based on how the rules are written, you’re a rube and potentially being irresponsible towards your shareholders