Deutsche Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services in Germany, with Asian expansion planned for 2027

Deutsche Bank confirmed it will roll out institutional custody for Bitcoin, Ethereum and several stablecoins in Germany within weeks, targeting a go‑live by the end of November. The service will initially serve European institutional, government and wealth‑management clients, with a further rollout to Asian financial centres slated for 2027 pending regulatory approval. The bank cited the launch as part of a growth plan that aims for 8% annual corporate‑banking growth through 2028.

The new custody offering adds a digital‑asset line that could contribute to Deutsche Bank’s 8% corporate‑banking growth target, giving investors a potential revenue catalyst. No analyst commentary was provided in the materials.

  • 1Deutsche Bank will launch Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services in Germany within weeks, with an expected go‑live by the end of November 2026.
  • 2The service will also cover stablecoins such as USD Coin, EUR Coin and EUR Aura.
  • 3Initial custody will be offered to European institutional clients, including governments, sovereign entities and wealth‑management firms.
  • 4Deutsche Bank plans to expand the crypto custody product to Asian financial centres in 2027, subject to regulatory clearance.
  • 5The launch is part of a growth plan that targets 8% annual corporate‑banking growth through 2028.
  • 6Deutsche Bank’s share price has fallen 6% over the past 12 months and is trading at $33.06 per share.

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