Just spoke to representatives at the J.P Morgan booth in #Consensus2026 (yes, they have a booth).
IMPORTANT takeaways:
They will soon publicly launch $JPM coin processing most settlements via their private blockchain.
The token will be pegged to the dollar.
Not scared of democrats reversing pro-crypto regulation , J.P Morgan sees huge value in blockchain, and they will pursue their innovations.

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According to Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase has appointed former Goldman Sachs executive Oliver Harris to head the Kinexys blockchain business, succeeding Naveen Mallela who has moved to Standard Chartered; his responsibilities include driving commercialization and expanding institutional clientele. Kinexys launched in 2019 and, as of December last year, its trading volume was about $5 billion, while the bank has also introduced JPM Coin for on‑chain settlement for institutional clients. https://t.co/G8o2ciosWH
RECAP: ⚡️Policy, infrastructure, and capital are converging around crypto.
As governments refine regulation, banks test new rails, and tokenization expands into real markets, the financial system itself is being rebuilt.
Here’s how crypto adoption actually moved this week 👇🧵
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🇺🇸 The US Is Nearing a Defining Crypto Regulation Moment
Lawmakers signaled progress on a long-awaited market structure bill that could reshape oversight toward the CFTC.
This framework could set the tone for global crypto regulation.
2/7 https://t.co/W0vJA8Ewmy
🏛️ Governments Are Embedding Blockchain Into Financial Infrastructure
China’s regulators urged banks to adopt blockchain for lending and credit data sharing, aiming to improve financing access for businesses.
State-backed infrastructure is becoming a key adoption driver.
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⚠️ Global Institutions Are Weighing Tokenization Risks and Rewards
The IMF said tokenization can boost efficiency and inclusion but warned of faster market stress and risks to monetary sovereignty.
Adoption is accelerating, but so is scrutiny.
4/7 https://t.co/Y3UpLOzI1c
🏦 Tokenized Credit Markets Are Scaling in Real Time
Figure’s blockchain-based lending platform surpassed $1B in monthly originations, showing how tokenization is reshaping private credit.
This is where real economic activity is moving.
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🏦 Banks Are Quietly Upgrading Settlement Systems
Argentine banks are testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin to improve interbank settlement efficiency.
Even in restricted environments, blockchain rails are being adopted behind the scenes.
6/7 https://t.co/X6TM3gilHL
⚖️ Regulation Is Tightening as Markets Expand
Thailand proposed stricter rules on crypto company funding, while Polymarket linked prediction markets to real-world assets like stocks and commodities.
As crypto connects deeper with traditional finance, oversight and integration are advancing together.
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