JPMorgan Coinbase partnership expands crypto access for customers

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has entered a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. to expand access to digital assets for its customers. Starting in the fall of 2025, Chase clients will be able to fund their Coinbase accounts using Chase credit cards. Additionally, customers will have the option to convert their Chase Ultimate Rewards points into USDC stablecoins, which can be directly used within their Coinbase wallets. These features are expected to be fully operational by 2026 [1].

The collaboration involves the use of JPMorgan’s API infrastructure to allow direct linking of bank accounts to Coinbase wallets, streamlining transactions and improving user experience [2]. This integration represents a pivotal step in bridging traditional finance and digital assets, offering customers more flexibility and control over their financial tools.

Melissa Feldsher, head of payments and lending innovation at JPMorgan Chase, highlighted that the initiative prioritizes customer data security and privacy while enabling innovative ways to use money and rewards [3]. On the other side, Max Branzburg, Coinbase’s head of consumer and business products, noted that the partnership could attract a new generation of users to crypto and reduce entry barriers [4].

The development aligns with broader trends in the financial industry, where traditional institutions are increasingly embracing digital assets. It follows JPMorgan’s recent reported interest in managing Apple’s credit card program, a position previously held by Goldman Sachs [5]. At the same time, Coinbase has been expanding its own services, such as the recently launched Coinbase Payments feature, which enables users to make online purchases using stablecoins [6].

By integrating crypto funding and rewards conversion, JPMorgan and Coinbase are reinforcing their positions in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. This move reflects growing institutional confidence in digital assets and the continued push to make crypto more accessible to mainstream users.

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[1] title: Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase join forces to make it even ... (url: https://www.coinbase.com/blog/Coinbase-and-JPMorgan-Chase-join-forces-to-make-it-even-easier-to-access-crypto)

[2] title: JPMorgan Chase, Coinbase partner to streamline crypto ... (url: https://www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/news/jpmorgan-coinbase-crypto-transactions/)