Germany-based financial institution Deutsche Bank has reportedly commenced preparations for the introduction of a digital asset custody platform in 2026.

Collaboration with Bitpanda

The bank is collaborating with Bitpanda’s technology unit to support the launch. According to sources familiar with the matter, Deutsche Bank has teamed up with other companies including Swiss digital asset infrastructure firm Taurus SA, which received a USD 65 million funding round from the bank in February 2023 and has partnered with Deutsche Bank since September 2023 to introduce digital assets and DLT-based offerings.

Expansion of Digital Asset Custody Capabilities

Through this collaboration, Deutsche Bank aims to enhance its digital asset custody capabilities via regulated and scalable platforms designed for institutional use. The initiative also reflects the bank’s existing relationship with Bitpanda, where in June 2024, they partnered to enable real-time crypto payments for Bitpanda users across Germany.

Corporate Division Focus

Specifically, Deutsche Bank’s corporate division is expected to support the financial institution’s crypto custody services by offering institutional-grade secure storage for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

At present, neither Deutsche Bank nor Bitpanda has provided official comments on these reported plans.

Other Recent Developments

In June 2025, Deutsche Bank partnered with Silverflow to launch a European payment platform. This partnership provided flexible card acquiring and individual BIN setups through the latter’s API-first, cloud platform, positioning the bank as an acquirer to facilitate PSP and cash management services for merchants.