Trump Approves Erebor Bank to Replace Silicon Valley Bank in Ohio
DEFENSEDATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Erebor Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, aims to support founders and startups in crypto, AI, and defense sectors. With an initial capital of $635 million, it seeks to facilitate financing within a structured economic development plan, potentially filling the gap left by the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023.
Palmer Luckey will serve on the Board. The initiative aligns with a broader revitalization of America's industrial landscape.

Feb 8, 2026, 2:48 PM