Coinbase Deepens Bank Partnerships too Expand Crypto Access for Institutional Clients
NEW YORK - December 4, 2025 - Coinbase is actively forging partnerships with major financial institutions to pilot programs designed to integrate digital asset capabilities into traditional banking services. The cryptocurrency exchange announced collaborations with Citi,JPMorgan Chase,and PNC Bank in recent months,signaling a growing acceptance of crypto within the established financial sector.
In March, Coinbase and Citi began a joint effort to explore digital asset payment capabilities specifically for Citi’s institutional clients, with potential expansion to other global clients in the future. Coinbase stated this collaboration aligns with its mission ”to make digital assets a trusted and integral part of the global economy,” and aims to build the necessary infrastructure for widespread adoption.
Further expanding access, Coinbase partnered with JPMorgan Chase in July to enable customers to fund their Coinbase accounts using Chase credit cards. Plans also include linking Chase bank accounts to Coinbase wallets via JPMorgan’s API and allowing the use of Chase Ultimate Rewards points for crypto purchases. “together, we are expanding choice and lowering barriers to entry for consumers to participate in the future of financial services on-chain,” said Max branzburg, head of consumer and business products at Coinbase.
Also in July, Coinbase teamed up with PNC Bank to develop a solution allowing PNC’s clients to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies. This partnership extends beyond crypto trading, with PNC also planning to offer additional crypto financial solutions and provide select banking services to Coinbase.