Here’s the sequence of events for Circle $Circle Internet Corp.(CRCL)$ :
JP Morgan takes Circle $CRCL public capping proceeds at $31/sh
Media and speculators run it up to $165 into the GENIUS Act vote
JP Morgan research initiates research coverage with a “Hold - price target $100”
JP Morgan launches its own competing stablecoin
The largest bank in the world @JPMorgan , just filed a trademark application for the name “JPMD." The filing suggests JPMorgan may be preparing to launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. The trademark covers services including digital token issuance, electronic transfers of virtual currencies, and clearing and settlement of financial assets.
JPMorgan already operates JPM Coin via its Onyx blockchain platform, used for institutional transfers.
The bank previously explored tokenized deposits and blockchain-based settlement mechanisms.
The timing may reflect JPMorgan’s effort to position itself ahead of upcoming regulations and widen its digital finance infrastructure.
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