BREAKING: Coinbase & JPMorgan Chase Forge Landmark Deal—80M+ Customers Get Crypto On-Ramp
Wall Street meets Web3 in a seismic shift. JPMorgan Chase—the same bank that once called Bitcoin 'a fraud'—just handed Coinbase the keys to its 80-million-strong customer base. Jamie Dimon’s pivot? Priceless.
Here’s the playbook:
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The Access Game
: Chase customers can now buy/sell crypto directly through their banking apps—no more clunky transfers to external wallets. Legacy finance finally gets a DeFi coat of paint.
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Scale Matters
: With 80M+ users onboard, this partnership could funnel more institutional money into crypto than three ETF approvals combined. Liquidity tsunami incoming.
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Regulatory Chess
: Coinbase gets a Big Four banking ally while regulators sharpen their knives. A 'compliant' bull run? Now that’s a plot twist.
Cynic’s corner: Nothing unites old money and new money like the smell of fresh fees. But hey—adoption’s adoption, even if it’s wrapped in a 2% transaction surcharge.
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Finally, in 2026, users will gain the ability to LINK their Chase bank accounts directly to Coinbase, offering another fast and secure on-ramp into digital assets. This complements Coinbase’s existing suite of integrations and accelerates onboarding for new and experienced users alike.
Coinbase stated the partnership is part of its broader vision to serve as the bridge between traditional finance and the crypto economy, lowering entry barriers and empowering millions with financial freedom through digital assets.
This strategic alliance positions both firms at the forefront of financial innovation—and may spark similar moves across the banking sector.
