Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest financial institutions, is making a significant move into cryptocurrency by offering Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services to its corporate clients.
This new initiative, facilitated through a collaboration with Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance, aims to provide regulated crypto access for select businesses in the country.
In this partnership, Commerzbank will oversee the storage of digital assets, while Crypto Finance will handle the trading process. The two firms emphasize that their combined efforts will ensure a smooth and secure experience for clients, integrating cryptocurrency into a trusted, regulated framework.
This development builds on Commerzbank’s history with digital assets, having obtained a crypto custody license in late 2023. Crypto Finance, operating in the space since 2017, has also expanded its services into Germany, with licenses to cater to institutional clients.
Gernot Kleckner, a top executive at Commerzbank, highlighted the potential benefits this move brings to their corporate customers, providing access to new investment opportunities in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Crypto Finance CEO Stijn Vander Straeten described the partnership as a key step in their mission to broaden secure, regulated crypto services across Germany and Europe.
This collaboration is expected to push further growth in institutional adoption of digital assets, as the demand for such services continues to rise across Europe.
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