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JPMorgan said to be preparing bitcoin fund for private wealth clients

The bank could roll out the fund as soon by summer

Chief executive officer of JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon has previously repeatedly talked down the appeal of cryptocurrencies
Chief executive officer of JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon has previously repeatedly talked down the appeal of cryptocurrencies Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images

JPMorgan is said to be preparing to offer an actively managed bitcoin-linked fund to select clients this summer, in a major turn from its chief executive’s disparaging comments on the cryptocurrency.

The US investment bank could roll out the fund as soon as this summer with NYDIG acting as its custody provider, according to crypto publication CoinDesk.

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