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Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank Closed by Regulators, Assets Assumed by Fulton Bank

Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank Closed by Regulators, Assets Assumed by Fulton BankIn the wake of a turbulent period for U.S. banks, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has shut down Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, also known as Republic Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has stepped in as receiver, with Fulton Bank assuming nearly all deposits and assets. Republic First Bank Shuttered as FDIC […]

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Republic First Bank Fails, Triggers Minor Crypto Market Downturn Amid Banking Sector Concerns

Republic First Bank Fails, Triggers Minor Crypto Market Downturn Amid Banking Sector ConcernsThe United States witnessed its first banking failure of 2024 with the closure of Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, creating ripples within the cryptocurrency community as Bitcoin, Ether, and various altcoins experienced slight price drops following the announcement. This event has spurred discussions among crypto enthusiasts and investors, with some seeing bank failures as a compelling […]

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Republic First Bank closed by US regulators — crypto community reacts

Republic First Bank's 32 branches across the United States will reopen under Fulton Bank starting next week, according to the FDIC.

United States regulators have closed Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, marking the nation's first banking failure of 2024.

It has sparked debate among the crypto community amid Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and several altcoins slightly faltering following the news.

“Another bank just collapsed, the Republic First Bank. Yeah... I think I'll stick to Bitcoin,” CEO of Zesh Marius Martocsan stated in an April 26 post on X.

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