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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/binance-ceo-challenges-dimons-anti-crypto-stance-in-senate-hearing/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance CEO Challenges Dimon’s Anti-Crypto Stance in Senate Hearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p>
<p><a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/the-binance-crackdown-a-new-era-of-crypto-surveillance-and-regulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance</a>‘s CEO Richard Teng stood before the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee, offering a robust defense against the anti-crypto narrative pushed by prominent financial figures like JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon. The hearing, held on December 6, 2023, became a battleground for differing perspectives on the role and risks of cryptocurrencies in modern finance.</p>
<p>Jamie Dimon, known for his critical stance on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, argued that these digital assets are tools for money laundering and tax evasion. His suggestion to “<a href="https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1732445529777271268" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">close down</a>” Bitcoin if in governmental power sparked controversy, underscoring the ongoing debate about the legitimacy and regulation of cryptocurrencies.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">You have seen bankers advocating shutting down crypto industry because of illicit activities. But let’s look at facts. Loved this analysis from Dr Andrzei Gwizdalki who complied data from UN, WEF and Cryptoanalysis. As Dr Gwizdalki states “Perspectives is crucial when addressing…</p>— Richard Teng (@_RichardTeng) <a href="https://twitter.com/_RichardTeng/status/1732637107699487015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">December 7, 2023</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-teng-s-counterargument-facts-over-fiction"><strong>Teng’s Counterargument: Facts Over Fiction</strong></h2>
<p>Responding to Dimon’s assertions, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/will-binance-exchange-find-balance-under-richard-tengs-leadership/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Richard Teng</a> emphasized the need for a reality check on the <a href="https://www.oodaloop.com/archive/2023/10/08/crypto-fraud-is-less-than-1-of-the-annual-3-2-trillion-in-illegal-activity-in-the-traditional-fiat-monetary-system/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">scale of illicit activities</a> in the crypto world compared to traditional fiat currency. Leveraging data compiled by Dr. Andrzei Gwizdalki from sources like the UN and the World Economic Forum, Teng highlighted a staggering disparity: while cryptocurrencies are linked to an estimated $20 billion in illegal activities, fiat currencies like the USD are implicated in approximately $3.2 trillion annually.</p>
<p>The conversation transcends the issue of scale, delving into the broader implications for global corruption and money laundering. The ongoing FTX scandal and the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried have intensified scrutiny on the cryptocurrency sector. However, Teng and others argue that this focus obscures the larger problem of financial crimes in the traditional banking system.</p>
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<p>The session concluded with a call to action for strategic thinking and the exploration of technological solutions to combat negative perceptions and narratives in the crypto space. Teng’s argument positions the industry not as intrinsically fraudulent but as a sector undergoing “creative destruction,” grappling with cybersecurity incidents and its role in ransomware payments, among other challenges.</p>
<p>As the debate rages on, the hearing marks a significant moment in the ongoing discourse around cryptocurrency’s place in the global financial system. The call to reframe the narrative around illicit activities in crypto, contrasting it with the much larger scale of illegal activities in traditional fiat, urges a reconsideration of how we perceive and regulate digital currencies.</p>

Binance CEO Challenges Dimon’s Anti-Crypto Stance in Senate Hearing

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