Cryptocurrency
Trump Considers JPMorgan CEO for Treasury Secretary Role
Wednesday. July 17 at 10:30 PM
1 min. readFormer US President and Republican nominee Donald Trump expressed interest in appointing JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary if elected. Trump also plans to retain Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The potential cabinet pick was mentioned in a Bloomberg interview from late June, raising concerns within the cryptocurrency community due to Dimon's past criticism of digital assets. Despite Dimon's negative stance on crypto, including calling for its shutdown, JPMorgan has its own blockchain token. Trump, who has previously criticized Bitcoin, is scheduled to speak at a Bitcoin Conference, indicating a possible shift in his views. The relationship between Trump and Dimon has been tumultuous, with Trump labeling Dimon a 'highly overrated globalist.' Dimon, in turn, supported Trump's opponent for the Republican nomination. The consideration of Dimon for a key role in Trump's administration signals a potential impact on financial policies and regulations.