JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his negative stance on Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency industry in a recent interview with Fox, citing concerns over illicit activities such as sex trafficking, tax evasion, money laundering, and terrorism financing. He has previously expressed similar views during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, suggesting that cryptocurrencies should be shut down if he were in government.
Despite Dimon’s critical views, JPMorgan is reportedly being considered for involvement in Grayscale’s proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) as an authorized participant. Authorized participants are responsible for creating and redeeming shares of the fund, playing a crucial role in ensuring the ETF’s share price aligns with the underlying assets and provides liquidity.
Interestingly, JPMorgan Securities has also been named as an authorized participant for BlackRock’s proposed Bitcoin ETF, alongside Jane Street Capital. This suggests a conflicting narrative within the institution, given Dimon’s critical stance on Bitcoin.
Dimon’s comments about Bitcoin’s association with illicit activities have been met with criticism from industry observers. While concerns about the illicit use of cryptocurrencies persist, proponents argue that the technology’s transparency and traceability make it more suitable for combating financial crimes compared to traditional systems.
As the cryptocurrency community awaits regulatory approval for Bitcoin ETF applications, the involvement of JPMorgan and other major institutions in these initiatives continues to be a topic of interest. The potential inclusion of traditional financial players in the cryptocurrency space could signify a significant shift in the perception and acceptance of digital assets by the mainstream financial industry.
In anticipation of the upcoming resolution by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the proposed ETF applications from major asset managers worldwide, Bitcoin has experienced a recovery, surpassing the $46,000 mark. Currently, BTC is trading at $46,400, reflecting a 9.8% upward trend over the past seven days, with a slight 0.7% decrease in the last 24 hours. This dip can be attributed to the dissemination of false news on Tuesday, falsely claiming an SEC approval announcement. However, the regulator clarified that their X account was compromised.
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| Information | Details |
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| Geography | North America |
| Countries | 🇺🇸 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
| Relevance Score | 1 |
| People | Jamie Dimon |
| Companies | Grayscale Investments, US Securities and Exchange Commission, CNBC, BlackRock, Fox, JPMorgan, Jane Street Capital, TradingView.com |
| Currencies | Bitcoin |
| Securities | None |
