<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Germany’s largest savings bank financial group, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, plans to offer Bitcoin and other crypto trading services to private customers after years of hesitation over digital assets risks and volatility.</li><li>The Sparkassen will provide regulated crypto trading through their mobile app with technical support from DekaBank, expecting to launch the service in the summer of 2026.</li><li>The platform for trading cryptocurrencies is currently under development by DekaBank and is aimed at providing a secure and regulated environment for Sparkassen clients to engage with Bitcoin and the crypto market.</li><li>Previously skeptical due to concerns like fraud and market volatility, Sparkassen committees have changed their stance as market momentum and customer interest in Bitcoin have increased. Furthermore, other banks, like the Volks and Raiffeisenbanken, are also planning to launch crypto offerings for private customers.</li></ul>

German Bank Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Plans to Offer Bitcoin For Private Customers

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