🤑 JPMorgan vs. Crypto: The Saga Continues! 🚀

The Great Debanking Drama Unfolds 🎭

What sparked the latest clash between the titans of finance and crypto?

Ah, the eternal struggle! Jack Mallers, the fiery CEO of Strike, found himself unceremoniously booted from JPMorgan Chase, like a peasant from a nobleman’s feast. 🏦✨ Not only that, but the bank also barred customers from depositing funds into Strike, labeling it a den of “known fraudulent activities.” 🕵️‍♂️💰

How did the masses react? 🗣️

The crypto community, ever the loyal brigade, unleashed their wrath upon JPMorgan. Yet, the banking giant remained silent, as if pondering its next move in this grand chess game. 🦁🤐

Crypto debanking rears its ugly head once more, casting JPMorgan Chase into the spotlight. 🌟 Jack Mallers, the Bitcoin crusader, decried his expulsion from the bank’s hallowed halls. He claimed JPMorgan blocked customers from depositing with Strike, branding it a fraudster’s playground. Oh, the irony! 🤡

The drama unfolds

Senator Lummis Joins the Fray ⚔️

Enter Senator Cynthia Lummis, the crypto champion, who lambasted JPMorgan’s actions. She warned that such debanking would drive digital assets abroad, declaring,

“Operation Chokepoint 2.0 must be laid to rest! Let America reclaim its throne as the digital asset capital of the world!” 🌍💪

Ah, the infamous Chokepoint 2.0-a relic of the Biden era, when banks treated crypto firms like pariahs. But fear not! The winds shifted when the pro-crypto Trump administration took the helm in 2025. 🌪️✨

By August, President Trump signed an executive order, demanding fair banking practices. The Fed and regulators were ordered to cast aside “reputational risk” and other bureaucratic shackles. Yet, here we are, three months later, with the same old song playing. 🎶🔁

A Tale of Two Narratives 🌀

Steve Hanke, the banking apologist, claims $28 billion has been laundered through crypto since 2024. But John Deaton, the crypto defender, retorted with a zinger: JPMorgan has paid $40 billion in fines for illicit activities since 2000! 🏛️💸

“JPMorgan’s fines alone dwarf those of all crypto companies combined. Who’s the real fraud here?” 😏

Even President Trump chimed in, claiming JPMorgan and Bank of America rejected his deposits. “Politics at play!” he declared. 🗳️🤔

Will the crypto-bank feud ever end? Only time will tell. Until then, grab your popcorn and enjoy the show! 🍿🎬

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2025-11-26 01:33