"The FDIC estimates that resolving Signature Bank is going to lead to a $2.5-billion loss to the Deposit Insurance Fund."
"When the FDIC sold Signature, it had the effect of closing Signet, which is an innovative payment system that facilitated 24/7 access to banking services."
"Crypto technology is shifting economic power from centralized institutions back into the hands of the people."
"This Administration is weaponizing the banking sector to de-bank legal crypto activity here in the U.S."
"It's interesting, exercising our Second Amendment rights, having fun --"
"Every life is precious and the decision to defend it should remain with the states."
"If any company does not respond to said sweep letter, which I will reiterate, as you said several times, are supposed to be voluntary, then the SEC would make it a, 'bloodbath,' for them."
"The SEC isn't interested in clarifying what areas of the crypto industry fall under SEC jurisdiction."
"Today, Americans are being punched in the face with 8.6 percent inflation."
"It is clear that today's hearing is nothing more than the Majority's attempt to use institutional investors as a scapegoat."
"Again, as I mentioned in my opening statement, inflation is at 8.6 percent and Americans actually need solutions right now."
"Here is the reality. Prices are through the roof. Gas is up. Groceries are up. Housing is up."