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Citibank, one of the world’s largest financial institutions with over $1.7 trillion in assets, has announced plans to launch crypto custody services in 2026, marking a major step toward institutional adoption of digital assets.
According to sources familiar with the development, Citibank’s new platform will allow clients — including hedge funds, asset managers, and corporations — to securely store Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies under the bank’s regulated infrastructure.
“This move signals the next phase of institutional integration into digital finance,” said a senior Citibank executive. “We’re focused on providing our clients with safe and compliant access to the evolving crypto ecosystem.”
The announcement places Citibank alongside major Wall Street firms such as BlackRock, Fidelity, and JPMorgan, which have also expanded into digital asset management and trading.
Industry experts say the move could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption, especially as traditional financial institutions increasingly bridge the gap between fiat and blockchain-based markets.
Citibank’s entry into crypto custody marks another milestone in 2025’s trend of large-scale financial convergence — signaling that digital assets are becoming an integral part of the global financial system.
