Since Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Deutsche Bank has been holding bitcoin, ether and three stablecoins in custody for its clients. Retail investors are not among them: the service is aimed exclusively at companies and institutional clients in Europe. Nothing changes for private customers at the counter, but the move does change the picture of how a major German bank treats crypto assets.
The Block and Cointelegraph both reported the launch on Wednesday, each with its own details from the bank’s statement. The Frankfurt-based lender had announced the service on September 16, 2026, at the time still subject to regulatory approval. Just under eight weeks passed between announcement and launch.
