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Deutsche Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody Within Weeks
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Deutsche Bank plans to launch custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum targeting institutional clients in Germany within weeks, with a broader Asian expansion planned by 2027. The bank will also offer fiat-to-stablecoin conversions and is advancing blockchain initiatives like tokenized deposits and digital bonds.
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 is opening a key institutional gateway to crypto custody and blockchain securities. If you serve enterprise crypto clients, the institution-level market is becoming accessible as banks take ownership of wallet and key management.
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9 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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