JPMORGAN CHASE PARTNERS WITH COINBASE TO EXPAND CRYPTO ACCESS

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JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase have formed a strategic partnership, enabling Chase customers to link their bank accounts directly to Coinbase wallets, transfer Ultimate Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio, and fund Coinbase via Chase credit cards. The bank‑to‑wallet integration and points transfer will debut in 2026, while credit‑card funding is slated for fall 2025. Chase Ultimate Rewards has become the first major credit‑card rewards program to fund a crypto wallet. Both firms say the move will lower barriers to entry, expand consumer choice, and empower customers to manage digital assets more seamlessly.