Silvergate Bank is facing multiple lawsuits (1) over allegations of close ties to FTX exchange, and a judge has recently combined some of these lawsuits. The combined lawsuit alleges that Silvergate Bank enabled FTX to operate as an unlicensed money services business by providing banking services and that this has led to the bank profiting from illegal activities. This move by the judge is expected to streamline the litigation process and make it more efficient.