JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon questions stablecoin utility but confirms bank will actively explore the technology

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon confirmed on Tuesday that the bank will actively explore stablecoin technology to stay competitive, especially as fintech companies continue to develop financial products that challenge traditional banking services and infrastructure.

“We’re going to be involved in both JPMorgan deposit coin and stablecoins to understand it, to be good at it,” said Dimon, speaking during JPMorgan Chase Q2 25 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday.

The move is hardly unexpected, as JPMorgan has reportedly been in discussions with Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo about a joint stablecoin initiative to challenge the growing influence of digital asset platforms.

Yet, Dimon, the long-time skeptic of Bitcoin and crypto assets, said he doesn’t understand why people would use stablecoins instead of traditional payment methods.

Dimon’s statement comes as the US House of Representatives prepares to consider three major cryptocurrency bills this week, including the GENIUS Act, a landmark proposal aimed at creating a clear and comprehensive federal regulatory framework for stablecoins.

The stablecoin legislation passed the Senate in June and is now awaiting a House vote.

Crypto enthusiasts anticipate that the bill will clear Congress during this “Crypto Week” and land on President Trump’s desk for a signature. Also on the agenda are the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act and the Anti-CBDC State Act.

Much like its gradual acceptance of Bitcoin, JPMorgan is unlikely to forgo stablecoins now that a proper regulatory framework is taking shape, even if Dimon remains personally unconvinced.

Last month, the largest US bank by total assets announced a pilot for a stablecoin-like deposit token, JPMD, for institutional clients on Coinbase’s Base network, offering interest-bearing features and deposit insurance.

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