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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-is-a-threat-out-there-says-us-senator-elizabeth-warren/">Crypto is a New Threat, Claims US Senator Elizabeth Warren</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>In a recent appearance on CNBC’s Squawkbox Newsmaker, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/senator-warrens-cryptocurrency-challenge-is-a-u-s-digital-currency-on-the-horizon/">US Senator Elizabeth Warren</a> didn’t hold back in expressing her worries about the role of cryptocurrencies globally. Rather than viewing them as the future, she labeled them a significant threat, tying them to various illicit activities, including terrorist financing and drug trafficking.</p> 
<p>Not to state the obvious, but her statements are not being well received by the crypto community. Dive into the controversy here. </p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exploring-crypto-s-dark-side">Exploring Crypto’s Dark Side </h2> 
<p>Senator Warren’s worries align with broader concerns about the unregulated nature of cryptocurrencies. She specifically pointed out their use by criminals and terrorists, citing North Korea’s alleged reliance on cryptocurrency to fund its nuclear weapons program. This stance echoes the sentiments of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who shares her deep opposition to cryptocurrencies.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I've always been deeply opposed to crypto, bitcoin, etc. [Senator Warren] pointed out the only true use case for it is criminals," says JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. "If I were the government I'd close it down." <a href="https://t.co/nkEbHR0DOS">pic.twitter.com/nkEbHR0DOS</a></p>— Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1732445529777271268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2023</a>
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<p>Read More About This: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/senator-elizabeth-warrens-anti-crypto-agenda-gains-momentum/">Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Anti-Crypto Agenda: What You Need to Know</a></p> 
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<p>The US Government is grappling with a dilemma regarding the future of crypto. While some members advocate embracing the technology, others, like Senator Warren, call for a more cautious approach.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">NEW — Senator Elizabeth Warren says, "There's a new threat out there, it's crypto," and "it is being used for terrorist financing, drug trafficking, and North Korea is using it to pay for about half of its nuclear weapons program."<br><br>"We can't allow that to continue," Warren said.… <a href="https://t.co/nApkKccK9K">pic.twitter.com/nApkKccK9K</a></p>— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1732912336502170090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2023</a>
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<p>In response to these worries, Senator Warren has taken a proactive stance, pushing for updated banking laws that would extend to crypto enforcement. She has introduced legislation aimed at tightening crypto regulation and applying bank secrecy requirements to crypto assets, considering these measures crucial in safeguarding citizens and their funds from perceived threats posed by cryptocurrencies.</p> 
<p><strong>Geopolitical tensions add to the worry</strong></p> 
<p>The ongoing <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/how-israel-hamas-conflict-intensifies-the-regulatory-spotlight-for-crypto/">Israel-Hamas conflict</a> has heightened the urgency of addressing these issues. Senator Warren, among others, sees the anonymity afforded by crypto transactions as exacerbating dangers, especially during times of increased geopolitical tensions.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impact-on-bitcoin-s-price">Impact on Bitcoin’s Price</h2> 
<p>Despite the fear, uncertainty, and doubt generated by these discussions, market analysts observe that this sentiment could actually drive <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/bitcoin-price-prediction/">Bitcoin’s price</a> toward the coveted $50,000 mark. The absence of a <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/breaking-news-sec-in-deep-technical-talks-with-spot-bitcoin-issuers/">spot Bitcoin ETF approval</a> and anticipation of the next BTC halving event further add to the speculative nature of the market.</p> 
<p>This speculation has given rise to a widespread FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) among investors eagerly awaiting regulatory approvals and market movements. This sentiment is believed to be bullish for Bitcoin in the long term, potentially leading to spillover benefits for altcoins.</p> 
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/xrp-lawyer-john-deaton-raises-concerns-over-secs-approach-to-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval/">Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Looms, But is the SEC’s Approach Correct?</a></p> 
<p><strong>Is the Altcoin Market Coming Around?</strong></p> 
<p>Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, the total market capitalization of other altcoins is showing promising signs of breaking a 19-month-long downtrend. This could signal a significant turnaround in the market capitalization of these digital assets since their decline that began in May 2022. </p>

Crypto is a New Threat, Claims US Senator Elizabeth Warren

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