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Regulators closed Philadelphia's Republic First Bank, marking the first U.S. bank failure of the year. Assets were assumed by Fulton Bank in a deal mediated by regulators. The bank's collapse triggered minor crypto market downturn amid concerns about the banking sector.

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Republic First Bank, a Philadelphia-based lender with significant operations in New Jersey, was recently acquired by Fulton Bank in a deal facilitated by U.S. regulators. The troubled bank's closure marks the first bank failure in the United States this year [https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/regulators-close-philadelphia-based-republic-first-bank-first-us-bank-failure-this-year/Y4F2K37MUNHHLHR6ZEL7WXSHGE/]. The bank's failure had ripple effects on the market, even triggering a minor downturn in the cryptocurrency market [https://news.bitcoin.com/republic-first-bank-fails-triggers-minor-crypto-market-downturn-amid-banking-sector-concerns/]. Regulators intervened and seized Republic First Bank, the first bank collapse in 2024, following a period of financial distress for the lender [https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/money/banking-finance/fulton-bank-acquires-troubled-lender-republic-first-in-us-regulator-mediated-deal].

Republic First Bank's closure raised concerns within the banking sector, as the bank's operations were halted abruptly due to the regulators' actions [https://www.axios.com/2024/04/27/republic-first-bank-failure]. The closure of the bank, which had 15 locations in New Jersey, generated significant attention in the media and financial circles as the reasons for its downfall came to light. The acquisition of Republic First Bank by Fulton Bank was part of the regulatory intervention to stabilize the situation and protect the bank's customers [https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/FIRST-BANK-14931231/news/REPUBLIC-FIRST-BANK-CLOSED-FRIDAY-BY-THE-PENNSYLVANIA-DEPARTMENT--46552518/].

The collapse of Republic First Bank served as a stark reminder of the challenges facing financial institutions, with regulators emphasizing the need for vigilance and regulatory oversight in the banking sector [https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/04/26/republic-first-bank-seized-by-regulators-first-bank-collapse-of-2024/]. With the closure of Republic First Bank, industry experts and regulators are closely watching the fallout and impact on the broader financial landscape, highlighting the importance of maintaining stability and soundness within the banking industry [https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/business/regulators-seize-republic-first

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

news.bitcoin.com - 13 days ago - In the wake of a turbulent period for U.S. banks, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has shut down Republic First Bank.

Fulton Bank Acquires Troubled Lender Republic First In US Regulator-Mediated Deal

forbesmiddleeastcom - 13 days ago - US regulators have assumed control of troubled lender Republic First Bancorp, the first US bank to fail this year, and reached an agreement on Friday to sell it to Fulton Bank.

Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank

businessinquirernet - 13 days ago - WASHINGTON — Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized

Regulators close US’ Republic First Bank — FDIC

tasscom - 13 days ago - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation signed an agreement with Fulton Bank to assume all of the closed bank’s deposits and on purchase of all its assets.

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

news.bitcoin.com - 13 days ago - The U.S. witnessed its first banking failure of 2024 with the closure of Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank.

Republic First Bank seized by regulators, sold to Fulton Bank

Axios - 13 days ago - It's a small bank failure — but it shows how the Fed's rate hikes are still rippling through the banking system.

Troubled Philadelphia-based bank implodes in first failure of the year

Fortune - 13 days ago - The bank had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31.

Republic First Bank Seized By Regulators—First Bank Collapse Of 2024

Forbes - 13 days ago - The bank’s branches are set to reopen under a new name.

Philly lender Republic First Bancorp seized by feds in latest regional bank collapse

NY Post - 13 days ago - The regional lender, which operated as Republic Bank, was reeling with higher costs and inability to improve profitability that prompted it to cut jobs and exit its mortgage origination business in…

BREAKING: ANOTHER BANK FAILURE: Regulators Seize Philadelphia-Based Republic First Bancorp

The Gateway Pundit - 13 days ago - Another one!

Fulton Financial Corporation Acquires Substantially All of the Assets and Assumes Substantially All of the Deposits of Republic First Bank From the FDIC

marketscreenercom - 14 days ago - Fulton doubles regional presence while providing stability to customers ...

FDIC says Republic First Bank is closed by Pennsylvania regulators

moneycnncom - 14 days ago - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Friday said that Republic First Bank was closed by Pennsylvania state regulators.

Republic First Bank Closed Friday By The Pennsylvania Department…

marketscreenercom - 14 days ago - REPUBLIC FIRST BANK CLOSED FRIDAY BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES -FDIC ...