In the short-term, regulators have found a solution for Silicon Valley Bank depositors and, we hope, calmed the fears of a wider run on regional banks.
The much admired U.S. system for producing innovation has just received a body blow, and the turmoil that led to the death of Silicon Valley Bank isn't over.
Silicon Valley Bank, founded in 1983, was born in a time when Silicon Valley was a synonym for "tech" and "innovation."
SVB was the crown jewel of banks and the venture capital industry, not just in Silicon Valley, but globally.
It's easy to picture these as large firms, and a tiny handful of famous venture firms have hundreds of employees.