Zürcher Kantonalbank, recognized as one of the five safest banks in the world by *Global Finance* magazine, has officially launched a crypto service.
This new offering allows customers to trade and securely store Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
The bank made the announcement on its X account, stating:
As of today, Zürcher Kantonalbank makes it possible to buy, sell and safely store Bitcoin and Ethereum.
From 4 September 2024, customers can trade these cryptocurrencies around the clock via ZKB eBanking or ZKB Mobile Banking.
Alexandra Skriba, Head ofCorporate Clientsat Zürcher Kantonalbank, highlighted the security and ease of use of the service, stressing that the bank will handle the secure storage of private keys, eliminating the need for customers or third-party banks to manage their own wallets.
This service underscores the bank’s commitment to integrating cryptocurrencies into its comprehensive suite of financial services.
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