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Whereas Dimon decried BTC, he expressed assist for the digital asset’s underlying expertise. The banking magnate mentioned in a current interview on the Georgetown Psaros Middle for Monetary Markets and Coverage that his financial institution is definitely one of many greatest “actual” customers of blockchain expertise.
Jamie Dimon Praises Blockchain, Nonetheless Not A Fan Of Bitcoin
Jamie Dimon has bragged that the financial institution he helms — the largest financial institution in the US — is a pacesetter in utilizing the blockchain to maneuver billions even when Bitcoin, the pioneer crypto that made blockchain well-known, just isn’t his cup of tea.
“[JPMorgan Chase] might be one of many greater customers of blockchain. An actual consumer — an precise consumer — versus intercourse trafficking,” Dimon the nihilist mentioned when requested about progressive applied sciences like Blockchain. “It’s only a database.”
Notably, he has repeatedly differentiated between “crypto” and “blockchain,” the ledger expertise that serves as the muse for digital belongings and one thing he considers a great tool. He has lengthy been a constant critic of the cryptocurrency over time — calling it “nugatory” again in 2021, and final yr, saying he’d attempt to shut it down if he had the authority in authorities. Dimon has additionally gone on file referring to cryptocurrencies as “decentralized Ponzi Schemes” and Bitcoin as “a hyped-up fraud”.
 
Dimon, who on Tuesday repeated his longstanding perception that Bitcoin is sort of a “pet rock,” is reportedly being thought-about for Treasury Secretary if Donald Trump retakes the White Home.
Whereas the JPMorgan boss mentioned his financial institution can’t lend towards crypto belongings, he’s sure some prospects nonetheless have entry to crypto providers through the financial institution. “If you wish to do it, it’s a free nation, do what you need,” he postulated.
Though Dimon stays important of Bitcoin, he believes blockchain is a “nice method to share information” and set up belief between financial institution and their prospects.”
When it’s all mentioned and performed, the banker might not care about Bitcoin, however loads of folks do, together with Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset supervisor BlackRock.
