UniCredit seeks tech partner for crypto trading and custody services

UniCredit seeks tech partner for crypto services

Italian bank UniCredit is looking for a technology provider to help it launch crypto trading, custody and tokenized investment products. The discussions are still in early stages, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg.

Key points

• UniCredit wants infrastructure for digital‑asset trading and custody.
• It is also interested in tokenized investment products and stablecoin‑based fixed‑income securities.
• The bank has not yet chosen a partner and talks are preliminary.

Confirmed details

The bank’s interest in crypto services was reported by Bloomberg on September 11, 2026. The source said the areas of interest include crypto custody, brokerage, tokenized products and stablecoin‑linked securities.

Open questions

It is not known which technology firms UniCredit will approach, nor the timeline for any product launch.

Why it matters

If UniCredit adds crypto trading and custody, its customers would gain a regulated way to hold and trade digital money. Custody services keep crypto assets safe, while tokenized products let investors own digital representations of traditional assets.

Next steps

UniCredit is expected to continue discussions with potential providers. No public announcement of a partnership has been made yet.

Sources

• Bloomberg
• Cointelegraph