Germany's Sparkassen to Launch Bitcoin Trading for Clients by 2026
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July 1, 2025 9:37 PM
In Brief:
Sparkassen, a group of savings banks in Germany, will offer cryptocurrency trading services, including Bitcoin and Ether, through its mobile banking app.
The service is set to launch by summer 2026, in collaboration with DekaBank, marking a significant step in crypto adoption by traditional banks.
Sparkassen, a longstanding network of savings banks in Germany, has announced plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading services for private clients. The new service will allow users to trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies directly via their mobile banking apps, utilizing DekaBank’s securities platform. The service is expected to be available by summer 2026.
This development follows DekaBank’s previous move to offer crypto trading and custody services to institutional clients, reflecting a broader trend of increasing acceptance of digital assets within traditional banking systems. Despite this, the German Savings Bank Association (DSGV) still views digital assets as highly speculative investments.
The decision to offer crypto trading comes after growing demand for such services and the legal clarity provided by the European MiCAR Regulation.
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