- The collapse of First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC) undermines the narrative that crypto is to blame.
- Earlier, a string of banking collapses caused concern over global financial stability.
- Crypto supporters are arguing for a decentralized alternative to the banking system.
First Republic Bank is the latest financial institution to fall. Its collapse reignited the heated debate surrounding the stability of traditional banking compared to crypto.
JP Morgan Bails Out First Republic
Major investment bank JP Morgan stepped in to acquire the struggling First Republic Bank on Monday, May 1.
The acquisition came after the San Francisco-based lender experienced a 75% drop in its share price and $100 billion in deposit outflows.
The First Republic collapse will leave...