Leo Schwartz is a senior writer at Fortune covering fintech, crypto, venture capital, and financial regulation.
One of crypto’s most vocal critics is changing his tune. Jamie Dimon, the CEO and chair of JPMorgan Chase, has said for years that Bitcoin is no different from pet rocks, serving only scammers and money launderers. But as his bank experiments with digital asset ledgers, Dimon has come around to the technology, arguing on Tuesday that “blockchain is real.”
Speaking at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women summit in Washington, DC, Dimon argued that stablecoins and his bank’s own JPMorgan Deposit Token will have real-world use cases, but that the decentralized nature of blockchains makes it a challenge to get parties to agree on permissions and rules. Dimon said this is why JPMorgan’s version of blockchain is private, as opposed to Bitcoin or Ethereum, meaning it has total control of who uses the chain and how.
“It’s going to replace certain systems that we all use that are clunky or late or not 24/7,” Dimon said, citing the short term loans known as intraday repos as an example. But the noted crypto curmudgeon—who famously said in 2017 he’d “fire in a second” any JPMorgan employee trading Bitcoin—also made clear he views the technology as limited.
“It’s not the only thing that can fix it, and sometimes it’s a solution looking for a problem,” Dimon stated, arguing that blockchain won’t “replace everything.”
When asked about Bitcoin, he declined to comment about a subject that has become a lightning rod for one of the world’s most scrutinized CEOs. “Then that’s all I’m going to read about in the headlines,” Dimon joked. “Then I get death threats and sh*t like that.”
Created by the shadowy figure Satoshi Nakamoto in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, Bitcoin began as a reaction against the growing power of Wall Street and big banks. But the sector has since expanded, and financial institutions have come to integrate distributed ledger technology in various operations. That includes JPMorgan, which is using its own private, permissioned blockchain, Kinexys, to facilitate money movement within its client base as well as developing its own internal token.
While these efforts have come in fits and starts, the Trump Administration’s pro-crypto bent has caused different Wall Street firms to move more quickly to launch their own products. This has produced a boom in stablecoins, or a type of cryptocurrency that’s pegged to an underlying asset, typically the U.S. dollar. Some banks have looked at stablecoins as an alternative form of money movement, with blockchains potentially reducing fees and processing times for transactions.
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You can feel it the moment you step into AFROTECH™. The vibe is top-tier, the energy is contagious, and the Black excellence and brilliance are on every corner. AFROTECH™ isn’t just a tech conference; it’s a movement. It’s where ambition meets opportunity, where culture and innovation collide, and where your next big break might be one conversation away.
That same spirit of innovation and opportunity is what’s driving this year’s collaboration between Bayer and Howard University. People may know Bayer as a familiar name in their medicine cabinet, but the company is much more than that. The global life sciences leader in health and agriculture is partnering with the Washington D.C.-based HBCU for the second year in a row to bring The Yard to AFROTECH™ — a dynamic space to connect, unwind, and get real-time resume feedback from Bayer volunteers.
Whether you’re job-hunting, internship-seeking, or just leveling up your personal brand, this is the moment to make sure your resume is ready to do the talking when you’re in the right room.
Here are seven ways to get your resume AFROTECH-ready, so you can approach opportunities with confidence and preparedness when they arise.
Your resume shouldn’t just list what you’ve done. It should show how you made an impact. Use strong, action-oriented language that clearly conveys your contributions. Instead of saying “Managed a project,” try “Led a project that cut delivery time by 25%.” Make every line earn its spot.
Reviewers have about 10 minutes, so get straight to the good stuff. Aim for one page if possible, and make it easy on the eyes: a clean layout, plenty of white space, and clear sections. This isn’t the time for five pages of backstory — keep it tight.
If you’re gunning for a specific type of role or pivoting into tech, show it. Add a short professional summary at the top that frames where you’re headed. Your resume should point toward your future, not just recap your past.
Tech isn’t just about skills; you need to be a team player as well. Be sure to highlight leadership roles, team projects, or times you made things happen with others. Recruiters want to see that you’re not just talented but also someone who adds value to a team.
Nobody’s reading a wall of text while balancing a coffee and their conference schedule. Use bullet points, bold section headers, and consistent formatting so your value pops in seconds. If your story is clear at a glance, you’ve done it right.
That 10-minute resume review? That’s not just feedback; it’s face time with someone who might change your career. Come prepared with one or two thought-provoking questions, such as “What do recruiters look for in early-career candidates?” or “How can I position my skills for growth roles?” Make your time count.
AFROTECH™ moves fast. Bring a few printed copies (on nice paper, no wrinkles!) in a folder or binder and have a PDF ready to share digitally. A QR code linking to your resume or LinkedIn is a great way to make it easy for recruiters to connect with you on the spot.
The Bottom Line
AFROTECH™ is where preparation meets possibility. The Yard is your chance to turn hallway chats into job offers and quick introductions into long-term opportunities. When you come ready, you can spend less time scrambling and more time connecting, learning, and saying yes to what’s next.
So don’t wait until you get to the expo floor to think about your resume. Do the work now, and walk in knowing that if opportunity shows up, you’re already in position to take it. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.
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According to the Maryland Lottery, a $128,772 Big Money Doubler progressive jackpot ticket sold on October 12 at the Shell gas station located at 4101 Aspen Hill Road remains unclaimed as of October 14.
Additional Montgomery County winners this past week include a $50,000 scratch-off winner at Crescent Convenience, located at 7475 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, and a $10,000 scratch-off winner at Rodman’s Discount Stores, located at 4301 Randolph Road in Silver Spring. Full summary of Maryland Lottery winners provided below, courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:
“For the second week in a row, a FAST PLAY progressive jackpot was the Maryland Lottery’s largest prize, as a Big Money Doubler ticket sold Oct. 12 in Rockville delivered more than $128,000. And a Double Your Money scratch-off ticket sold in Baltimore City paid a $100,000 top prize.
Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot kept rising, reaching an estimated annuity value of $600 million by the start of this week, with an estimated cash value of $277.2 million. A Mega Millions player in Towson won a $20,000 prize in the Oct. 10 drawing, one of 29 winning Lottery tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed in the seven-day span from Oct. 6-12. Across all games, the Lottery paid more than $29 million in prizes during the week.
Winners are encouraged to sign the backs of tickets and keep winning tickets in a safe location. Tickets for draw games expire 182 days after the drawing date. FAST PLAY tickets expire 182 days after purchase. The last dates to claim for scratch-off tickets are posted on the scratch-offs page at mdlottery.com.
Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem tickets at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes up to $25,000 can be claimed at the cashier window of any of the six casinos in Maryland. Prizes up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations. All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem tickets worth up to and including $600. More information is available on the How to Claim page of the Lottery website.
Here’s the weekly roundup of big winners:
Scratch-off prizes claimed Oct. 6-Oct. 12:
$100,000 Prize
· Double Your Money, Harford Citgo, 2330 Harford Road, Baltimore
$50,000 Prizes
· JURASSIC PARK, Crescent Convenience, 7475 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda
· JURASSIC PARK, 7-Eleven, 125 Hanover Pike, Hampstead
· All About Cash, Liquor Locker, 1740 Dual Highway, Hagerstown
· MONOPOLYTM X100, Rossville Sunoco, 8730 Pulaski Highway, Rosedale
· Break The Bank, Charlie Wards, 4607 4th Street, Brooklyn Park
· MONOPOLYTM X20, Montgomery Plaza Liquor, 6227 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore
· Deluxe Crossword 10th Edition, Royal Farms, 10633 Ocean Gateway, Berlin
$10,000 Prizes
· Money Bags, Rodman’s Discount Stores, 4301 Randolph Road, Silver Spring
· MONOPOLYTM X100, Thirsty’s Wine & Spirits, 6191 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill
· $10,000 Cash, Essex Fuel Mart, 220 Eastern Blvd., Essex
· Bingo X10 8th Edition, Seitz Liquors, 6223 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill
· All About Cash, Perry Hall Petro, 8809 Belair Road, Nottingham
· Lucky 777, Royal Farms, 10 Box Hill South Parkway, Abingdon
FAST PLAY and draw game tickets sold for drawings Oct. 6-Oct. 12:
MEGA MILLIONS
· $20,000 ticket sold Oct. 10 at 7-Eleven, 321 York Road, Towson (unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
FAST PLAY
· $128,772 Big Money Doubler progressive jackpot ticket sold Oct. 12 at Aspen Shell, 4101 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville (unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
· $50,000 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory™ ticket sold Oct. 11 at Rosedale Shell, 7514 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore (unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
· $10,000 Grand Progressive ticket sold Oct. 10 at Giant, 12028 Cherry Hill Road, Silver Spring (unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
PICK 5
· Two $50,000 tickets sold Oct. 10 at Sam’s Wine & Spirits,11130 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills (both unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
· $50,000 ticket sold Oct. 8 at Save More, 4200 Wabash Avenue, Baltimore (unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
· $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 9 at Thirsty’s, 444 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury (claimed)
· $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 11 at Lucky World, 8521 Liberty Road, Randallstown (unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
· $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 11 at Golden Ring Liquors, 8651 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore (unclaimed as of Oct. 14)
· $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 9 at Snacks and Keno, 6408 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore (claimed)
RACETRAX
· $17,603 ticket sold Oct. 6 at Mimi’s Liquor Station, 12010 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby (claimed)
· $16,110 ticket sold Oct. 12 at Riverside Exxon, 1991 Monocacy Blvd., Frederick (claimed)
· $15,972 ticket sold Oct. 8 at The Greens Wine & Spirits, 9201 Crain Highway, Bel Alton (claimed)
· $15,272 ticket sold Oct. 9 at Parkville Carroll Mart, 9200 Harford Road, Parkville, (claimed)”
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Roger Ver, who renounced his U.S. citizenship, agreed to pay the IRS $50 million in owed taxes, Department of Justice officials announced Tuesday
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Prosecutors have dropped an indictment leveled against an accused crypto crook named Roger Ver, who made a name for himself as “Bitcoin Jesus,” after the businessman ponied up $50 million in back taxes, penalties, and interest “stemming from his willful failure to properly report his bitcoin holdings,” when he renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2014.
Ver, who lives in St. Kitts, had been charged in February 2024 with three counts of mail
fraud after he underreported his net worth to the IRS. In hammering out his deferred prosecution agreement, with the help of Christopher Kise, an attorney who had worked for President Trump, Ver admitted that the understatement of tax caused by his failure to report ownership of all his bitcoins was willful, which is legally defined as the intentional violation of a known legal duty.
“Mr. Ver is accepting responsibility for his actions and has agreed to pay a substantial penalty,” said Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli. “Every person, whether you’re a millionaire or not, is required by law to pay taxes and we will not hesitate to hold anyone accountable.”
Kareem Carter, Executive Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation, said Ver’s repayment of his debt to the U.S. government, “demonstrates that there are consequences for those who intentionally conceal their assets and evade their tax obligations.”
Kise is not the only connection to Trump in the deal Ver made with the Central District of California. Associate Deputy Attorney General Ketan Bhirud, who had represented Ivanka Trump, said in a statement that the Justice Department deal with Ver: “sends a clear message: whether you deal in dollars or digital assets, you must file accurate tax returns and pay what you owe.”
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