★US frees up billions for banks while quietly admitting SVB’s core failure never went away

"The easing of bank capital requirements, particularly for regional institutions, signals a subtle but significant shift in regulatory posture, potentially re-allocating capital towards traditional financial products and away from riskier, less liquid assets. This move may incentivize increased lending and share buybacks, impacting market liquidity and potentially dampening the competitive pressure on banks from nascent digital asset firms. Investors should monitor for increased systemic risk exposure within the traditional finance sector, as underlying vulnerabilities remain largely unaddressed."