Why JPMorgan & PNC Bank Chose Coinbase to Offer Crypto Services! with Shan Aggarwal

Aug 20, 2025

Shan Aggarwal, Chief Business Officer at Coinbase, shares insights into the significant partnership between Coinbase, JPMorgan, and PNC Bank, transforming traditional finance with crypto services. He discusses the role of AI in enhancing user experience and compliance on Coinbase. The conversation also touches on market structure legislation's impact on crypto innovation and the future of stablecoins in payments. With his deep expertise, Aggarwal envisions a dynamic cryptocurrency landscape and expanded financial services for consumers.

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ADVICE

Treat Custody As A Core, Ongoing Investment

Don’t underestimate custody complexity; build long‑term expertise before taking it on.
Outsource custody to specialists if it is not a core competency to avoid constant security maintenance.

INSIGHT

Architectural Rewrite For Scale

Coinbase rebuilt key infrastructure into microservices and a new matching engine to scale.
These architectural investments aim to absorb much larger, continuous global volumes.

ANECDOTE

OpenMarkets Acquisition Purpose

Coinbase acquired OpenMarkets to build KYC‑permissioned DEX 'Verified Pools' on Base for regulated assets.
This supports trading of tokenized real‑world assets requiring participant verification.

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