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In a recent Senate hearing, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called for a complete ban on digital currencies, including bitcoin, linking them to criminal activities. Dimon expressed concerns that terrorists, drug dealers, and rogue states could use cryptocurrencies as a means of finance. Despite his strong stance against crypto, Dimon’s bank is actively engaged in blockchain technology, which powers the cryptocurrency industry.Dimon’s comments are the latest in a series of criticisms he has made against the industry. He previously referred to bitcoin as a “hyped-up scam” and a “decentralized Ponzi scheme.” However, he later withdrew the term “scam” and expressed remorse for his remarks.Senator Elizabeth Warren, on the other hand, advocated for the extension of anti-money laundering regulations to the cryptocurrency market. She collaborated with prominent bankers and Republicans to criticize the sector, claiming that cryptocurrency supports illegal transactions.Despite calls for a government clampdown, the price of bitcoin has increased by over 150% this year, reaching over $44,000. JPMorgan, a pioneer in the space, has completed its first blockchain-based collateral resolution and has its own stablecoin called JPM Coin.While Dimon does not have the power to independently initiate a ban on cryptocurrencies, his remarks highlight the convergence of interests between the crypto industry and Senator Warren, who has been a long-time critic of banks.