JPMorgan Lawsuit Threatens Crypto Access and Open Banking Rights

JPMorgan and other major U.S. banks are under fire for a lawsuit aimed at dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) newly established "Open Banking Rule."

According to Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss, this legal challenge could devastate the fintech and crypto sectors by removing consumers’ right to access their own banking data through third-party apps like Plaid.

The Open Banking Rule, authorized under Section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, grants Americans the ability to link their bank accounts to external platforms. This functionality is vital for crypto exchanges such as Gemini, Coinbase, and Kraken, which rely on such connections to enable fiat funding for crypto purchases. Winklevoss argues that without this access, banks will impose excessive fees on data-sharing, making it economically unfeasible for smaller fintechs to operate.

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Winklevoss called the banks’ attempt to overturn the rule a form of “egregious regulatory capture” that stifles innovation and harms consumers. He specifically named JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, accusing him of leading an effort to undercut President Trump’s mandate to make America a global crypto and fintech leader.

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“The banksters are suing the CFPB to vacate the Open Banking Rule and end the open banking era,” Winklevoss warned. He urged the fintech and crypto communities to resist, saying the stakes involve not just market access, but the future of digital financial innovation in the U.S. “We must fight back,” he declared.

Kosta Gushterov

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