JPMorgan Switches On Programmable Payments Using Blockchain Tech

  • System lets companies set rules to shift cash automatically
  • Germany’s Siemens debuted the new feature to move funds

JPMorgan Chase & Co. headquarters in New York.

Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg
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One of the most high-profile blockchain systems in traditional banking has added a new feature that lets companies shift cash automatically.

JPMorgan Chase & Co’s JPM Coin now allows clients to program their accounts by plugging in a set of key conditions, enabling them to move funds to cover overdue payments and margin calls. Further down the line, it may help them seize on differences in exchange rates.