JPMorgan Chase has quietly dropped a new hint that it’s pushing further into the crypto world. Earlier today, the banking giant submitted a U.S. trademark application for something called “JPMD.” On the surface, it looks like another piece of corporate paperwork. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clearly broader: the filing covers everything from digital‑asset trading and exchange to transfers, clearing, and crypto payment processing.
It’s this low‑key filing that had industry watchers buzzing. Could “JPMD” be JPMorgan’s application bid to finally launch its own stablecoin? The bankers haven’t used the term themselves, but this comes on the heels of a Wall Street Journal (May 22) report suggesting that JPMorgan, along with Bank of America and Wells Fargo, are exploring a collaborative stablecoin effort to speed up cross-border settlements and regular payments.
Of course, JPMorgan isn’t new to blockchain. It’s private stablecoin, JPM Coin—which runs on its Onyx/Kyplex network—has already processed trillions in institutional payments since launch. It also operates Kinexy’s blockchain rails, furthering its embrace of distributed ledger tech even as CEO Jamie Dimon has publicly criticized Bitcoin in the past.
And the timing aligns perfectly with Washington’s shifting stance on digital currency. Just last week, the U.S. Senate voted 68-30 to pass the GENIUS Act, a law meant to regulate stablecoins, removing another barrier for conventional financial institutions considering the digital currency issue.
All signs point to one thing: JPMorgan’s trademark move isn’t just legal housekeeping. It feels like a strategic play to cement—or expand—its position at the intersection of traditional banking and crypto payments. If they follow through, “JPMD” might eventually show up in your digital wallet.
