JPMorgan Tokenizes Private Equity Fund on Kinexys Blockchain Platform

JPMorgan Chase has tokenized a private-equity fund on its Kinexys blockchain, offering it to wealthy clients through its private bank.

  • The first transaction using the Kinexys Fund Flow involved JPMorgan Asset Management and Citco, completed on a permissioned blockchain network.
  • Kinexys Fund Flow automates fund transfers using smart contracts, replacing manual processes in private-fund operations.
  • Broader rollout expected in early 2026, potentially reducing errors and costs industry-wide.

CEO Jamie Dimon, previously skeptical about digital currencies, now acknowledges crypto's real-world applications, emphasizing stablecoins and smart contracts for efficient transactions.

  • JPMorgan's blockchain initiatives include an intraday repo solution and plans to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans.
  • The Genesis Act provides regulatory support, with other banks like Goldman Sachs exploring digital tokens.