JPMorgan and Coinbase Form New Bridge Between Banking and Digital Assets
JPMorgan Chase has become the first major United States bank to give its retail customers a direct route into cryptocurrencies, unveiling a strategic tie‑up with exchange Coinbase that will let Chase credit‑card holders buy digital assets and convert reward points into the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin. The phased roll‑out, announced on 30 July, will also introduce a secure bank‑to‑wallet link for the group’s 80 million account‑holders, signalling a decisive shift by the country’s biggest lender towards mainstream adoption of crypto. Under the agreement, customers will receive $1 of USDC for every 100 Ultimate Rewards points transferred and will be able to fund their Coinbase accounts with Chase cards before the end of the year. We're partnering with @Chase to accelerate crypto adoption. Coming soon: → Use Chase credit cards on Coinbase → Redeem rewards points for USDC → Directly link Chase accounts to Coinbase Bridging tradfi to crypto. pic.twitter.com/ObxIaMWI3J ...