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J.P. Morgan Opens Crypto Fund Access to All Wealth Clients

By Maria Santos
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J.P. Morgan has reportedly allowed all of its wealth management clients to access cryptocurrencies via funds.

J.P. Morgan’s wealth management clients gained access to five crypto products, effective July 19.

Four of the products are from Grayscale Investments and one is from Osprey funds.

According to the memo, J.P Morgan advisors will only execute unsolicited crypto trades for clients, including those who use the bank’s Chase trading app.

J.P. Morgan is the latest U.S. bank to ramp up its digital currency offering following global custodian BNY Mellon’s entry into a crypto consortium that includes State Street and six other banks.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific crypto products are now accessible to J.P. Morgan's wealth management clients?

A.

Clients can now access five crypto products. Four of these products are provided by Grayscale Investments, and the fifth product is from Osprey funds. This expansion of access became effective on July 19.

Q.

When did J.P. Morgan's wealth management clients gain access to these new crypto offerings?

A.

J.P. Morgan's wealth management clients were able to access the crypto products from July 19. This date marks the effective start for clients to engage with the new digital currency offerings through the bank.

Q.

How will J.P. Morgan advisors handle crypto trades for their clients?

A.

J.P. Morgan advisors will only execute crypto trades that are unsolicited from clients. This policy applies to all clients, including those who utilise the bank's Chase trading app for their investment activities.

Q.

Is J.P. Morgan the first major bank in the U.S. To offer such extensive crypto access?

A.

No, J.P. Morgan is described as the latest U.S. Bank to enhance its digital currency offering. This follows global custodian BNY Mellon's entry into a crypto consortium, which also includes State Street and six other banks.

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