Larry Fink vs. Jamie Dimon: Donald Trump’s Pick for US Treasury Secretary

Source Beincrypto

If Donald Trump wins the US Presidential elections, he will revamp key leadership positions. There are speculations that he might nominate Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, or Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, as the US Treasury Secretary.

This move indicates the critical roles both figures could play in shaping America’s crypto policies.

Larry Fink and Jamie Dimon Have Contrasting Viewpoints on Bitcoin

Donald Trump’s admiration for Larry Fink is notable, despite Fink’s Democratic leanings. Fink, who has managed parts of Trump’s portfolio through BlackRock’s global fixed income strategy, has often been mentioned in discussions about potential Treasury Secretary appointments.

“Larry did a great job for me. He managed a lot of my money. I have to tell you, he got me great returns,” Trump said in 2017.

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During a CNBC interview this month, Fink maintained an optimistic stance on Bitcoin, referring to it as “digital gold.” He emphasized its importance in diversifying investment portfolios, particularly in volatile economies.

“I’m a major believer that there is a role for Bitcoin in portfolios. I believe you’re going to see that as one of the asset classes that we all look at. I look at it as digital gold, as I said before,” he stated.

In an interview with BeInCrypto, Mehdi Lebbar, the founder of Exponential Fi, shared that Fink might be an exceptional candidate for the role of the US Treasury Secretary.

“Larry Fink has a profound understanding of crypto values. He recognizes the two revolutions brought about by Bitcoin and Ethereum: a new digital store of value and a novel financial system that operates without a trusted intermediary. His deep knowledge and stature make him an exceptional candidate to guide the Treasury through these transformative disruptions,” Lebbar told BeInCrypto.

Conversely, Jamie Dimon presents a starkly different perspective, especially regarding crypto. Known for his critical views on Bitcoin, which he labels as a “fraud” and “Ponzi scheme,” Dimon’s stance has spurred heated debates. However, he recognizes the potential of blockchain technology, as evidenced by JPMorgan’s blockchain initiatives like the JPM Coin.

Moreover, Trump’s recent comments suggest Dimon’s softened stance on Bitcoin, potentially enhancing his candidacy for the Treasury role.

“Jamie Dimon was, you know, very negative and now all of a sudden he’s changed his tune a little bit,” Donald Trump said.

Both Fink and Dimon bring strong track records in financial management. Fink’s leadership has grown BlackRock into the world’s largest asset manager, with over $10 trillion under management.

Moreover, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust is the largest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), with over $20 billion in assets under management.

Read more: Crypto Regulation: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Net AssetsBlackRock Bitcoin ETF Net Assets. Source: SoSoValue

Meanwhile, under Dimon’s leadership, JPMorgan has excelled in traditional banking and pioneered several blockchain-based projects. Yet, Charles Gasparino, the New York Post journalist believes that Trump will eventually appoint Dimon as the US Treasury Secretary.

“My guess is Trump thinks Dimon looks the part better than Fink so he’s willing to ignore their past differences, which were significant,” Gasparino wrote.

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