Germany’s top banks managing $4.5 trillion+ in assets are going crypto—Here’s what to watch

Germany’s top banks, including Deutsche Bank and Sparkassen, are entering crypto with regulated trading and custody services by 2026.

In a move set to redefine EU finance, some of Germany’s most powerful banks are entering crypto — on their own terms.

Deutsche Bank, with more than 1.6 trillion euro ($1.9 trillion) in assets under management, and the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, which oversees over $2.3 trillion, are preparing to launch regulated crypto services for institutional and retail clients by 2026. 

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