Deutsche Bank Shock: Bitcoin Custody Launch Lands With BTC At $75,500

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Deutsche Bank is awaiting regulatory approval to offer institutional crypto custody services for Bitcoin, Ether, and select stablecoins in Europe. The bank expects to launch this year, subject to EU's MiCA framework, with plans to expand to tokenized assets later. Deutsche Bank is a Global Systemically Important Bank and has been developing crypto services, including potential stablecoin issuance. Other German banks, like Landesbank Baden-Württemberg and DZ Bank, have also entered the crypto cus

Deutsche Bank (DB) plans to offer cryptocurrency custody services for institutional clients by year-end, supporting Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins. The service aims to cater to the growing adoption of digital assets by institutions. DB stock has risen 5% over the past year, trading at $38.35. Bitcoin is currently at $75,650.

Bank of America (BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan warned of a 10%+ decline in Q3 investment banking fees to $1.6B–$1.8B, down from $2B in Q3 2025, and flat sales and trading revenue versus $5.4B last year. BAC shares fell 5.14% to $59.47, dragging the S&P 500 Banks Index down 2.7%. Jefferies data showed IB proxy revenue for eight major global banks down 15% YoY and 27% from Q2. Other banks like Goldman Sachs (GS), JPMorgan (JPM), and Morgan Stanley (MS) also saw declines, while Royal Bank of Canada repor

Deutsche Bank settled a lawsuit with former banker Dario Schiraldi for an undisclosed sum, days before trial. Schiraldi sought €152M ($176.62M) in damages over 2008 deals with Monte dei Paschi. The bank claims minimal financial impact on Q3 earnings. Four other former employees are still seeking £600M ($812.16M) in a London court. The cases involve allegations of reputational damage and scrutiny of Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing's handling of the matter.

A 21-bank consortium, including Goldman Sachs (GS) and Wells Fargo (WFC), plans to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin by 2027, aiming to compete with crypto-native issuers like Tether and Circle (CRCL). The stablecoin will be pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar and designed for institutional and retail uses, with plans to expand into other G7 currencies. The move is seen as a strategic effort to retain deposits within the traditional banking system and leverage blockchain technology for payments and se