• The U.S. government and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are auctioning off two failed American financial institutions, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (SNBY), this week, with bids due by March 17.
• The qualifications to purchase the banks are stringent, and reportedly, the purchasers cannot deal with crypto businesses anymore.
• The FDIC hopes to sell both SVB and SNBY in their entirety, but partial offers on specific bank branches and verticals will be considered.
• To purchase the two financial institutions, strict rules apply, as only an existing chartered bank can submit an offer.
• Bidders must not cater to cryptocurrency firms if they are to acquire SVB and SNBY.

The article presents a neutral tone, providing factual information about the auction of two failed American financial institutions, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. However, it raises questions about the alleged decision of the FDIC to restrict bidders from dealing with cryptocurrency businesses, which may be seen as unfair by some.