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Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody Service in Germany
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Deutsche Bank plans to launch a cryptocurrency custody service for corporate and institutional clients in Germany, initially supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum with future additions like stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The service will expand to financial hubs in Asia by 2027 as part of the bank's strategy to grow its corporate business by 8% annually through 2028.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 9 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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Deutsche Bank entering crypto custody for corporates signals a new level of trust and legitimacy in digital asset custody in Germany. You can now pitch to clients seeking regulated custody solutions as banking giants move into crypto.
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9 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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