> The issue seems to be Synapse's lack of operating capital which means all the "middleware" will functionally stop working. The only example I can think of ho

> The issue seems to be Synapse's lack of operating capital which means all the "middleware" will functionally stop working. The only example I can think of how a regulator can stop this is the Lehman bankruptcy. When Lehman went under the U.K. branch was left with zero dollars - nothing to pay staff, rent, or power. The Bank of England sent a £1M within hours to keep the lights on, so the administrators could be appointed and start winding down the assets.