Billionaire Peter Thiel is backing a new bank called Erebor, aiming to serve crypto, defense tech, and AI startups.
Erebor has filed for a national banking license and plans to cater to businesses and individuals involved in virtual currencies.
The venture has been in development since the collapse of SVB in 2023 and aims to provide financial services to underserved customers.
Erebor's goal is to offer traditional financial services along with specialized products for emerging sectors and global firms seeking access to the U.S. financial system.