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JPMorgan Launches JPM Coin on Ethereum Mainnet for Institutional Clients
JPMorgan Chase has expanded its blockchain offerings by launching the JPM Coin (JPMD) on the Ethereum mainnet, specifically catering to institutional clients. This move was announced by Oli Harris, the global head of Kinexys, on LinkedIn.
Harris stated, “More institutions are moving on chain and we want our clients to have USD deposit liquidity wherever they’re operating. A lot of that activity is on Ethereum, so it was the natural place to go next.” The JPM Coin serves as a digital representation of commercial bank deposits held in JPMorgan accounts, ensuring that the funds remain within the bank's regulated infrastructure.
This launch follows the previous introduction of JPM Coin on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain associated with Coinbase, and the rollout of two tokenized money market funds, MONY and JLTXX, which are also powered by Ethereum.
As of August, JPMorgan reported processing over $4 trillion in payments through Kinexys, with an average daily transaction volume of $7 billion.
FAQ
What is JPM Coin?
JPM Coin (JPMD) is a digital representation of commercial bank deposits held in JPMorgan accounts, designed to facilitate transactions for institutional clients.
Why did JPMorgan choose to launch JPM Coin on the Ethereum mainnet?
JPMorgan chose the Ethereum mainnet because many institutional clients are operating on Ethereum, and they wanted to provide USD deposit liquidity in that environment.
What is the significance of the JPM Coin launch for institutional clients?
The launch of JPM Coin allows institutional clients to transact using a digital currency while ensuring their funds remain within JPMorgan's regulated infrastructure.
What other blockchain offerings has JPMorgan introduced recently?
In addition to JPM Coin on Ethereum, JPMorgan has previously launched JPM Coin on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, and introduced two tokenized money market funds, MONY and JLTXX.
How much transaction volume has JPMorgan processed through Kinexys?
As of August, JPMorgan reported processing over $4 trillion in payments through Kinexys, with an average daily transaction volume of $7 billion.