Deutsche Bank plans to launch crypto custody services in 2026 through partnerships with Bitpanda and Taurus to target institutional and corporate clients, leveraging regulatory clarity and increased demand.
The move towards offering digital asset services follows regulatory developments in the US and EU, with other banking institutions like Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe also entering the crypto space to cater to customer demands.
Deutsche Bank is exploring stablecoin initiatives and tokenized payment systems, including the possibility of issuing its stablecoin or collaborating with industry consortiums. The bank is also investigating tokenized deposit solutions for payment efficiency.
Deutsche Bank has been actively partnering with crypto infrastructure providers like Bitpanda and Taurus to enhance its digital asset offerings and improve settlement efficiency, positioning itself among institutions providing regulated digital services.