JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase have unveiled a landmark partnership, signaling a major shift in traditional finance’s embrace of digital assets. The collaboration, enabled by recent regulatory clarity, will allow Chase customers to fund crypto purchases and redeem rewards in USDC. This move highlights the accelerating convergence of banking and cryptocurrency ecosystems.
- Chase credit cards will enable direct funding of Coinbase wallets starting in 2026, with reward points redeemable for USDC stablecoins.
- Recent US legislation (GENIUS Act, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act) has created a more favorable regulatory environment for crypto adoption by traditional banks.
- Coinbase's inclusion in the S&P 500 and 50% stock surge this year reflect its growing mainstream financial acceptance.
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