Crypto-Backed Lending Coming to JP Morgan
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JP Morgan is reportedly preparing to allow institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ether holdings as collateral for loans.
This marks a significant shift in the bank’s approach to crypto.
The initiative will involve a third-party custodian to safeguard the digital assets. This move comes as JP Morgan continues to explore digital asset infrastructure and expand its crypto strategy beyond ETFs.
JP Morgan's CEO Jamie Dimon, once a staunch crypto critic, has recently softened his stance. Speaking at the bank’s investor conference in May, he said: “I don’t think we should smoke, but I defend your right to smoke. I defend your right to buy Bitcoin.”
While the bank has declined to comment, the decision signals growing acceptance of crypto assets as part of traditional financial instruments, even among large institutions.
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