May 1, 2023

The FDIC announced it briefly took possession of First Republic Bank, and JPMorgan Chase will now acquire most of its assets and deposits. This is the third major bank to fail in 2023 and the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history. Jason Brett, Key Bridge Advisors managing director and former FDIC regulator, discusses the potential impact on the crypto markets and what it could mean for the overall health of the regional banking sector. "Everything is happening at a much faster pace" compared to 2008, Brett said.

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