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JPMorgan Files for Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum

JPMorgan Files for Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum
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Crypto market cap rose 1.01% to $2.67 trillion on May 13, adding $26.87 billion, as JPMorgan filed for JLTXX — a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum built to meet stablecoin reserve requirements under the GENIUS Act. The move ties together two trends: institutional demand for onchain yield and regulatory pressure for transparent reserves.

JPMorgan's Ethereum money market fund

JPMorgan's filing for JLTXX marks the latest push by a traditional bank into tokenized assets. The fund, structured as a money market fund, is designed to hold stablecoin reserves — a response to the GENIUS Act's requirement that stablecoin issuers back their tokens with high-quality liquid assets. By putting the fund on Ethereum, JPMorgan aims to give stablecoin issuers a transparent, programmable reserve vehicle. The filing didn't disclose an expected launch date.

Bitcoin stalls below resistance

Bitcoin traded at $81,214 after a 0.91% gain, still stuck in the same range it's occupied since late March. The ascending channel pattern needs a close above $84,042 to confirm strength, with potential targets at $86,642 and $90,844. The crypto market cap has bounced between $2.56 trillion and $2.72 trillion since May 6, with rejections at the upper bound on May 6 and May 10.

Zcash leads altcoins ahead of the Trump-Xi summit

Zcash jumped 5% to $584, approaching a bull flag breakout pattern. The move comes as President Trump travels to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping focused on resolving the Iran nuclear issue. Traders are watching for any announcements that could shift risk appetite, though Trump has dismissed financial concerns despite the high CPI reading.

CPI data shows energy-driven inflation

The April Consumer Price Index rose to 3.8% year-over-year, with energy accounting for over 40% of the gain. Gasoline prices are up 28.4% year-over-year. The higher inflation backdrop puts pressure on the Federal Reserve's rate stance, which in turn influences crypto's appeal as an alternative asset.

Telegram launches Acton for TON

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov launched Acton, a unified toolchain for the TON network that the company says builds smart contracts 10 times faster than previous tools. The release is aimed at attracting developers to the Telegram-linked blockchain, which has seen growing interest this year.

What to watch this week

Bitcoin's ability to break $84,042 will be the near-term focus, along with any developments from the Trump-Xi summit that could move markets. JPMorgan's JLTXX filing is likely to draw regulatory scrutiny, and the market will be watching for the SEC's response. On the macro side, the CPI data keeps inflation front of mind.