The U.S. takes emergency measures to protect all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank
NPRThe U.S. takes emergency measures to protect all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Biden administration has announced that customers of Silicon Valley Bank will have full access to their deposits, an extraordinary move by federal officials to backstop billions of dollars in uninsured money amid fears that the bank's collapse could lead to greater panic. Federal regulators said Sunday that they were taking the emergency measures to prevent contagion at other small and regional banks in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's sudden implosion. Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images U.S. steps come amid contagion fears Until the announcement, there was widespread fear among depositors of Silicon Valley Bank, since federal insurance covers accounts up to $250,000 and more than 90% of the bank's deposits were above that cap. Sponsor Message Banking analysts worried that Silicon Valley Bank's rapid insolvency would trigger uncertainty among depositors of other small and regional banks, leading federal officials to take steps on Sunday aimed at fending off other potential bank runs that could inflict deeper economic damage.