#First Republic worries grow as FDIC asks banks for bids by Sunday to avoid bailout

#First Republic worries grow as FDIC asks banks for bids by Sunday to avoid bailout

Beleaguered bank First Republic is now facing buyout bids after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation sought to arrange suitors Saturday following a hollowing out of the bank’s share price amid several weeks of market turmoil, multiple outlets reported. First Republic Bank is the latest financial institution to come under stress following the second- and third-largest…

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#What crisis? Big bank profits soar despite banking troubles 

#What crisis? Big bank profits soar despite banking troubles 

Large U.S. banks reported massive earnings Friday, signaling that the biggest institutions largely shrugged off the banking crisis stemming from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse.  JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the nation, posted $12.6 billion in first-quarter profits, a whopping 52 percent increase from the same period last year.  Wells Fargo’s quarterly profits rose 32…

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# Gemini’s banking relationship with JPMorgan ‘remains intact’

# Gemini’s banking relationship with JPMorgan ‘remains intact’

” Gemini’s banking relationship with JPMorgan ‘remains intact’ “ Crypto exchange Gemini took to Twitter on March 8 to deny rumors about terminating its banking relationship with United States financial conglomerate JPMorgan. In a brief and straightforward message, Gemini stated that “despite reporting to the contrary, Gemini’s banking relationship remains intact with JPMorgan.” The comments came…

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# Coinbase cut costs and bolstered rep, but profits remain challenged: Analysts

# Coinbase cut costs and bolstered rep, but profits remain challenged: Analysts

” Coinbase cut costs and bolstered rep, but profits remain challenged: Analysts “ Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase won’t escape from the profitability challenges it will face from the crypto market downturn, despite having a strong brand and credibility in the crypto market, according to investment analysts. Credit rating firm Moody’s released a note on Coinbase on…

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# Crypto is a nonexistent asset for big institutional investors – JPMorgan exec

# Crypto is a nonexistent asset for big institutional investors – JPMorgan exec

” Crypto is a nonexistent asset for big institutional investors – JPMorgan exec “ Big institutional investors are still largely staying away from the crypto market, as the asset class’ volatility poses a challenge to money managers, Jared Gross, head of institutional portfolio strategy at JPMorgan Asset Management, told Bloomberg.  “As an asset class, crypto is effectively…

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