Silvergate Capital Corporation is the holding company for Silvergate Bank, a California-chartered commercial bank specializing in providing financial infrastructure and services tailored to participants in the digital currency industry. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, Silvergate Bank has evolved from a regional community bank into a leading provider of payment and lending solutions for institutional investors, cryptocurrency exchanges, payment processors, and stablecoin issuers.
Silvergate’s flagship product, the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), enables real-time, around-the-clock transfers of U.S. dollars between digital currency companies and their counterparties. Complementing SEN, the company offers lending facilities, deposit services, and treasury management solutions designed to meet the unique liquidity and risk management needs of its clients. Silvergate also provides brokerage and custody services through Silvergate Securities, helping institutional clients efficiently access and manage digital asset holdings.
Serving clients across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Silvergate Capital has built a global network of banking relationships that support cross-border settlement and compliance. The bank’s focus on regulatory adherence, anti-money laundering controls, and robust cybersecurity practices underpins its reputation as a trusted banking partner in the often volatile digital currency ecosystem.
Leadership at Silvergate Capital is headed by CEO and President Alan Lane, who has guided the bank’s strategic expansion into the digital asset sector. Supported by a senior management team with deep experience in banking, fintech, and regulatory oversight, Silvergate continues to innovate its product offerings to address the evolving needs of crypto-native and institutional market participants.
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