JUST IN: JPMorgan Unlocks Crypto Buying with Chase Cards by Tapping Coinbase

TL;DR

• Chase users will link bank accounts and credit cards directly to Coinbase for crypto access.
• Chase Ultimate Rewards points will soon convert to crypto at a 1:1 value on Coinbase wallets.
• JPMorgan may launch crypto-backed loans in 2026 using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral.

Chase Customers to Get Direct Access to Coinbase

JPMorgan & Chase and Coinbase have announced a new partnership aimed at providing Chase customers with easier access to cryptocurrency. Starting this fall, Chase credit card holders will be able to fund their Coinbase accounts directly. This marks the first time such a feature will be made available between a major bank and a crypto exchange.