The closure of Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank marks the inaugural banking failure in the United States for 2024. This event has ignited discussions within the crypto community, with Bitcoin, Ether, and various altcoins experiencing slight setbacks in the wake of the news. Zesh Marius Martocsan, CEO of X, expressed skepticism towards traditional banking, stating, “Another bank just collapsed, the Republic First Bank. Yeah… I think I’ll stick to Bitcoin.” Pillage Capital, a pseudonymous crypto trader on X, viewed the failure of Republic First Bank as a significant narrative for crypto, stating, “Republic First Bank failure is worth a look since