Crypto Services Adoption - JP Morgan is allowing clients to pledge Bitcoin and Ether as collateral for loans, initially limited to the firm's trading business [1] - Certain hedge fund managers and asset managers are demanding more crypto services from JP Morgan [2] - JP Morgan's trading business has accepted IBID, an ETF, as collateral, viewing it as less volatile than the underlying cryptocurrencies [2] Risk Management & Regulation - Bitcoin and Ether's volatility necessitates a "haircut" (increased collateral) to manage risk [5] - JP Morgan is exploring how much more collateral is needed to accommodate volatile securities like Bitcoin and Ether [6] - JP Morgan will explore crypto services if regulations allow [5] JP Morgan's Stance on Crypto - JP Morgan's CEO, Jamie Dimon, has moderated his tone on Bitcoin [3] - JP Morgan will offer crypto services if customers want to use them properly [3] - JP Morgan's increasing overlap in crypto includes a Coinbase partnership and the stable coin-like token JPMD [3] Industry Impact - The move by JP Morgan could influence other financial services and banks, including crypto banks [4] - If a client receives a service from one bank, they often request it from other counterparties [4]
What to know about JPMorgan's crypto strategy
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