Deutsche Bank Launches Regulated Crypto Custody for Institutional Clients, Eyes Asia Expansion in 2027

Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest bank with roughly $1.7-2.23 trillion in assets, has officially launched a regulated crypto custody service for institutional clients, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum and select stablecoins including USDC, EURC and EURAU. The service allows corporate clients, asset managers and hedge funds to hold and transfer digital assets while Deutsche Bank manages their wallets and private keys, removing the need for institutions to handle custody infrastructure themselves.

The initial rollout targets European institutional and corporate clients, with the bank planning to extend the service to Asia in 2027. The launch marks a significant step by one of Europe's most prominent traditional financial institutions into regulated digital asset services.