Deutsche Bank is preparing to enter the crypto custody arena in 2026, joining forces with Bitpanda and Taurus as the digital asset race accelerates across global finance.
Germany’s largest lender is reportedly advancing its move into the crypto sector by establishing a digital custody platform designed to store and safeguard tokenized assets and cryptocurrencies. Collaborating with Austria-based Bitpanda’s tech division and Swiss fintech firm Taurus, the initiative aligns with Deutsche Bank’s broader digital asset strategy first introduced in 2022.
The decision follows a growing institutional pivot toward cryptocurrencies, partly driven by regulatory clarity in the European Union and pro-crypto policy shifts in the U.S. since Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election. Amid rising bitcoin prices, Deutsche Bank is also studying the role of stablecoins and tokenized deposits and considering issuing its own digital token or participating in joint industry tokenization efforts. Its involvement in Taurus’s $65 million fundraising last year reflects its deepening commitment to blockchain infrastructure.
