US EditionCiti Eyes 2026 Crypto Custody Launch After Years of Quiet Development: CNBC
Citi is developing a custody service to hold native cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, reflecting growing institutional demand and regulatory clarity under the GENIUS Act.
- On Oct. 13, Citi told CNBC it aims to launch a crypto custody service next year after developing the project for two to three years.
- Regulatory clarity from Congress and regulators has prompted banks to explore crypto custody, as Wall Street firms deepen crypto involvement amid more supportive US rules this year.
- Testing multiple custody models, Citi is combining in-house technology with third-party partners to hold native cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum for clients, Chatterjee said.
- The custody plan gives institutional clients a regulated option to store crypto, mirroring traditional asset custody services and placing Citi among a growing group of traditional banks.
- Last week, Citi invested in BVNK, underscoring its stablecoin experiments, while Citi Token Services competes with JPMorgan's deposit token enabling 24/7 movement of money.
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