JPMorgan Pilots Deposit Token on Coinbase's Base Network

JPMorgan Chase has launched a pilot program for its JPM Coin deposit token (JPMD) on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network. The token represents digitized U.S. dollar-denominated commercial bank deposits backed by JPMorgan's balance sheet. The initiative enables institutional clients to conduct real-time settlements and marks a shift toward integrating traditional banking infrastructure with public blockchain systems.