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At the DigiAssets 2025 conference, JPMorgan executive Emma Lovett expressed concern about an overcrowded stablecoin market as JPMorgan registered a trademark for JPMD, intended for payments and digital currency use. She emphasized the need for the industry to consider potential market fragmentation....
At the DigiAssets 2025 conference, JPMorgan executive Emma Lovett warned that the stablecoin market risks becoming overcrowded and fragmented as firms launch their own tokens. Lovett, who leads JPMorgan’s distributed ledger technology and credit efforts, highlighted the need for the industry to pause and consider whether too many competing stablecoins might dilute the market or cause fragmentation.
JPMorgan recently registered a trademark for "JPMD," signaling the bank's potential entry into digital currency and payments. This move aligns with broader stablecoin market momentum, including the upcoming GENIUS Act—a bipartisan bill designed to regulate stablecoins and digital assets more clearly. The bill’s passage is expected imminently and is seen as a pivotal step to modernize payment systems and reinforce U.S. leadership in digital asset innovation.
The stablecoin industry is also energized by Circle's IPO, marking the growing influence of non-traditional Wall Street firms. Circle, a major issuer of USDC, controls $61.5 billion of the $261 billion total stablecoin market, underscoring the significant shift away from conventional financial players.
Previously, JPMorgan, along with other major banks like Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, explored a joint stablecoin initiative, contingent on the passage of stablecoin legislation. As the GENIUS Act moves toward a vote, industry leaders express optimism about the clarity and innovation it could bring. Bo Hines, digital assets adviser and executive director of President Trump's Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, praised the bill for upgrading payment infrastructure, protecting the U.S. dollar's reserve status, and securing American dominance in digital finance.
Meanwhile, concerns linger on the global stage. A Franklin Templeton executive warned at the conference that without robust regulatory progress, regions such as the European Union risk falling behind the U.S. and Asia in digital asset adoption, potentially relegating the EU to a “flyover zone” in this rapidly evolving market.