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JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum as Loan Collateral by 2025

10/26/2025

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JPMorgan Chase & Co plans to accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral by the end of 2025, signaling a shift in traditional banking.
The move follows regulatory easing and rising institutional demand, with the European Central Bank warning about crypto integration risks.
Basel III capital requirements take effect in January 2026, and regulation that fails to adapt could challenge the strategy.

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Story summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co plans to accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral by the end of 2025, signaling a shift in traditional banking.
The move follows regulatory easing and rising institutional demand, with the European Central Bank warning about crypto integration risks.
Basel III capital requirements take effect in January 2026, and regulation that fails to adapt could challenge the strategy.