involved – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:46:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 involved – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Jamie Dimon Says JPMorgan to Get More Involved With Stablecoins https://earlybirdsinvest.com/jamie-dimon-says-jpmorgan-to-get-more-involved-with-stablecoins/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/jamie-dimon-says-jpmorgan-to-get-more-involved-with-stablecoins/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:46:40 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/jamie-dimon-says-jpmorgan-to-get-more-involved-with-stablecoins/

Jamie Dimon, CEO of global banking giant JPMorgan (JPM), said the bank plans to get more involved in stablecoins, even as he questioned their practical utility compared to traditional payments.

“We’re going to be involved in both JPMorgan Depositcoin and stablecoins to understand it, to be good at it,” Dimon said during the bank’s Tuesday earnings call. “I think they’re real, but I don’t know why you’d want a stablecoin as opposed to just payment.”

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His comments came as stablecoins, a subset of cryptocurrencies with prices tied to predominantly to fiat money like the U.S. dollar, are having a breakthrough moment in the broader financial system. They are increasingly being used as a cheaper, faster alternative for cross-border payments, especially in emerging countries. Looming U.S. regulation provides another tailwind for the sector, with the Senate already having passed the GENIUS Act and the House aiming to vote on the proposal this week.

Read more: House Gears Up for Crypto Market Structure Vote on Wednesday, Stablecoins Thursday

Dimon has been a long-time skeptic of cryptocurrencies. Despite that, the bank has been an early leader in tokenization with its private blockchain network Kinexys, formerly known as Onyx. The bank now settles $2 billion in transactions daily using JPM Coin. It also piloted last month a deposit token, JPMD, on the Base network, a blockchain built by Coinbase that runs on Ethereum.

Dimon also suggested that financial technology firms, fintechs in short, are using stablecoins and blockchain tools to edge into traditional banking. “These guys are very smart,” he said during the call. “They’re trying to figure out a way to create bank accounts and get into payment systems and rewards programs.”

“We have to be cognizant of that,” he said. “Way to be cognizant is to be involved.”

For example, crypto-powered banking startup Dakota offers cross-border U.S. dollar payments using stablecoins in the backend and has raised $12.5 million to expand its services to over 100 countries, CoinDesk reported.

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Philippe Laffont—the billionaire behind Coatue Management—went and dropped Bitcoin into his “Fantastic 40,” his own shortlist of what he thinks will shine as top investments over the next five years.

Laffont ranked Bitcoin alongside Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta, while leaving out Apple and Google.

He says waking up at 3 a.m. wondering why he missed out drove him to rethink his stance. Based on reports from CNBC, he hasn’t bought any yet but thinks its market cap could jump past $5 trillion by 2030. That would put it in the same league as the biggest tech names.

Billionaire Upbeat About Bitcoin

According to his own research, the Coatue Management big boss sees Microsoft climbing to a $5.7 trillion valuation and Nvidia reaching $5.6 trillion in the next five years.

He paints Bitcoin as a rival asset, forecasting it will more than double from roughly $2.1 trillion today. He says the world’s net worth of $450–500 trillion gives room for new winners.

Equities sit near $120 trillion and gold above and under ground at about $20 trillion. His case rests on bigger acceptance and smoother swings in price.

Bold Market Cap Forecasts

Based on his figures, Bitcoin must average around 10–15% annual growth to hit $5 trillion by 2030. He sees volatility shrinking from daily moves of 5–7% to roughly half of that. That, he says, makes the crypto feel more like the Nasdaq.

The tycoon points to de-dollarization as another tailwind. If global players shift away from the US dollar, Bitcoin could pick up more steam.

When Bitcoin spikes overnight and you’re left staring at your screen, that’s pure FOMO in action. Image: WorkLife

Shaky Views From Others

Not everyone is convinced. Eric Semler of Semler Scientific notes lots of hedge funds still doubt Bitcoin’s staying power. They worry momentum will vanish once the US President Donald Trump factor fades.

Meanwhile, Bybit’s Shunyet Jan forecasts Bitcoin at $125,000 by the end of Q2 if current trends hold. Crypto analyst Scott Melker goes even further, predicting a surge to $250,000 by end-2025 thanks to more big investors jumping in.

Bitcoin is now trading at $106.953. Chart: TradingView

Semler’s Own Bet

Semler Scientific already holds 4,450 BTC. The firm plans to build that to 10,000 by year-end. Its chairman says many peers aren’t ready to follow suit. They see Bitcoin as too tied to politics. That caution keeps some big wallets on the sidelines.

What Could Go Wrong

Regulatory moves remain the biggest wild card. Harsh rules could stall growth and scare off new buyers. Competition is rising too. Ether staking, Layer 2 networks and central bank digital currencies might chip away at Bitcoin’s crown. And a strong rebound in the US dollar or a broad stock sell-off could pull crypto down with it.

Featured image from MrWallpaper, chart from TradingView

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Ethereum family,

We have two major updates today, three smaller ones, and a bunch of reminders about Devcon SEA and how you can get involved ahead of getting together in Bangkok from November 12-15.

Ticket sales are open NOW!

Get your Devcon ticket! You can apply now for various builder and local discounts.

Check out all ticket types, and apply for discounts here.

Self-claimable discounts

We are giving discounts to Ethereum contributors. Check to see whether your Ethereum address or GitHub username is eligible for a Devcon discount here. Discounts are limited, so be sure to claim yours in time!

Raffle-auction

The raffle-auction ends on July 9, 23:59 UTC. If you’ve won, you can claim your ticket here through July 31, 2024. If you did not win, you can still withdraw all of your funds.


Want to bring your community to Devcon, but need support? Apply for community tickets here.

General Admission waves

General Admission tickets will open in waves, starting July 16. They are anon friendly, and no ID is needed.

  • Wave 1: July 16, 16:00 and 23:00 UTC
  • Wave 2: July 30, 16:00 and 23:00 UTC
  • Wave 3: August 13, 16:00 and 23:00 UTC

Speaker applications are open NOW!

Apply to be a speaker at Devcon SEA! The deadline is July 30, and we will send out first approvals or rejections by the end of August.

We are looking for educational talks covering topics relevant to Ethereum today. We want to hear about the newest developments, hardest challenges, and talks that emphasize core Ethereum values. Applications should fit in one of these ten Devcon programming tracks:

  • Core Protocol: Research and developments in Ethereum’s core protocol.
  • Cypherpunk and Privacy: Privacy, decentralization, and censorship resistance.
  • Usability: User experience and design improvements.
  • Real World Ethereum: Practical applications and their impacts.
  • Applied Cryptography: Cryptographic advancements and their applications.
  • Crypto Economics: Economic models and incentive structures.
  • Coordination: Enhancing coordination through Ethereum.
  • Developer Experience: Tools and practices for Ethereum developers.
  • L2s: Scaling solutions to enhance Ethereum’s throughput and reduce costs.
  • Security: Safeguard Ethereum against vulnerabilities and attacks.

Devcon Wishlist

We have a Devcon wishlist if you are looking for inspiration.✨ Read the guidelines and selection criteria carefully!

Apply to speak at Devcon here.


Interested in covering updates from top builders and researchers at Devcon? We have limited press passes. Check what applications we give priority to and apply here.

Bloggers or podcasters? Apply too!

Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to get started in the Ethereum community (next to contributing to open-source projects and improving the tools you use). Volunteering means helping out during the event, working closely with the Devcon team, building strong bonds and friendships, and meeting others who can help you move forward.

Apply to volunteer at Devcon here.

Ethereum SEA Day

Ethereum SEA Day is a 1-day event on November 11, the day before Devcon. It aims to bring together and advance the Ethereum ecosystem in Southeast Asia.

The event will focus on the region, featuring introductory content, community leaders and SEA initiatives. Newcomers to Ethereum from SEA are more than welcome!

Read more and share your ideas here.

SEA & Bangkok travel guide

As we gather in Bangkok for Devcon as a community of many remote workers and digital nomads, some of you might want to come early and stay longer. We’ve created a City Guide with the best places to stay, eat, and explore.

Plan your travels to Devcon with the Bangkok City Guide.

There are also many Ethereum communities to visit throughout Southeast Asia, and some bigger Ethereum events happen close to the Devcon dates.

Check the events in Southeast Asia before and right after Devcon here.

Ongoing Devcon initiatives & programs

Supporter Program

This is a chance for teams and companies to receive Devcon tickets in bulk for the whole team and support Ethereum-related public goods on the side! We are trying out a new way of funding important Ethereum projects, giving out Devcon Supporter tickets as a thank you to those who contribute financially.

Apply as a Supporter of important Ethereum projects here before 31 July!

Impact Teams

We are offering 2 Devcon tickets to teams with high impact on Ethereum. Impact Teams work on making a difference, they might be considered public goods, are non-profits, and lack stable funding.

Apply as Impact Team here ahead of the 31 July deadline!

DIPs & dogfooding

Devcon Improvement Proposals (DIPs) are your chance to suggest improvements for Devcon and what Ethereum open-source projects we should dogfood during or before the event. Dogfooding means using our own tech, and we want to use more Ethereum tech where it makes sense and benefits all attendees.

Working on an open-source Ethereum project, focused on bringing value, and see an opportunity to improve the event or engage the community? Write a short post on the Forum, and we can discuss it with the community.

Road to Devcon

If you’re in Southeast Asia, community-driven, and passionate about Ethereum, we are here to support you!

Organize local RTD events in SEA, and apply for funding here.

Devcon video archive

Watch talks from past Devcons, get inspired, and gain a deeper understanding of Ethereum.

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See you in just 4 months!

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