JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America have faced a $5 billion loss stemming from non-performing assets, mainly credit card defaults.
The banks are struggling with 'rotten debt', unsellable bad debt primarily caused by credit card delinquencies.
This loss has raised concerns about the stability of the US economy and sparked discussions about the potential of cryptocurrencies as a better solution.
Crypto enthusiasts argue that decentralized finance platforms could provide a more sustainable model for lending and investing, as they are not dependent on the traditional banking system.