Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase are partnering to connect Chase bank accounts directly to the Coinbase crypto exchange. This deal, which begins in 2026, aims to help over 80 million Chase customers access digital assets more easily. Coinbase and JPMorgan Expand Crypto Strategy According to the release , Chase debit and credit card holders can now add money directly to their Coinbase wallets. Customers can also turn their Chase Ultimate Rewards points into USDC (USD Coin). The rewards will be sent on the blockchain using the Layer 2 Base network. Notably, JPMorgan’s partnership follows recent guidance from the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the OCC on how banks should hold and manage crypto assets. It is also worth noting that the new feature gives users more flexible ways to utilize their rewards. This also helps Coinbase attract new users to its Base platform, as the Base App makes it easier for regular users to access and use cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, JPMorgan is expanding its crypto strategy with this partnership, building on its past work with blockchain and tokenization. For Coinbase, this deal provides access to a large number of users and strengthens its ties with the traditional financial ecosystem. JPMorgan Eyes Deeper Blockchain Integration It is not new that JPMorgan has been laying the groundwork to move more of its financial operations onto blockchain rails. The largest bank in the United States has filed a trademark application for “JPMD,” hinting at a potential expansion of its digital asset strategy. Filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the application outlines a broad suite of services including digital asset trading, exchange, transfers, clearing, and payment processing- all centered around blockchain-based infrastructure. While details remain unconfirmed, many industry watchers believe the “JPMD” trademark could be linked to a stablecoin initiative. Trump Administration Eases Crypto Rules For Banks JPMorgan’s latest initiative also comes as U.S. regulatory attitudes toward crypto shift under the Donald Trump administration. In April 2025, the Federal Reserve rescinded guidance that discouraged banks from engaging in crypto-related activities , including stablecoin services. A month later, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency affirmed that banks could legally custody digital assets for their customers. With regulatory barriers easing and institutional products maturing, the line between traditional finance and digital assets continues to blur. The post Coinbase and JPMorgan Partner to Link Chase Accounts to Crypto appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
