The Basis Point

Like OMG guys, this TikTok ban is so infuriating. And politicians will eat themselves as it unravels.

A potential TikTok ban is a stark reminder to all creators that you must own at least 1 or 2 platforms you post on so they can never be taken from you.

6 reasons bitcoin rallied big in March. Shelter from bank storm isn’t on the list.

42% of startups had 2+ bank accounts before SVB failed. Now 71% do.

Newly built home prices $438,200 in March 2023. Can you afford this?

Friday Funk: More Mess On My Thing

Reactions – in logo form – to We ❤️ NYC logo

Citi CEO Jane Fraser on digital age bank runs & Fed’s top 2023 priority

Read Coinbase legal chief rebuttal to SEC enforcement warning on securities violations

Recap of 9 Fed rate hikes March 2022-23. Is inflation fight working?

Homes at $363k affordable even with what Fed is doing to rates

Influencer market grew $14.7b 2016-2022, but new TikTok craze is ‘Deinfluencing’. Seriously?!

In a First Republic sale scenario, I hope this valuable bank brand would stay

Home prices rise to $363k after sales snap 12mo losing streak. Is this affordable?

Treasury Chief Yellen on calming bank crisis & importance of local banks

Large banks play an important role in our economy, but so do small- and mid-sized banks. They increase competition in banking, and often have specialized knowledge and expertise in the communities they invest in.

First Republic stock leads regional bank rally after Yellen deposit backstop remarks