US Bank Launches Cryptocurrency Custody Services Amid Strong Demand From Institutional Clients

US Bank has launched its cryptocurrency custody services. “Investor interest in cryptocurrency and demand from our fund services clients have grown strongly over the last few years,” the bank said. US Bank’s Crypto Custody Services Now Live U.S. Bank announced Tuesday that its cryptocurrency custody services are now live and available to its Global Fund … Read more

Texas Announces State-Chartered Banks Can Provide Cryptocurrency Custody Services

The Texas Department of Banking has announced that state-chartered banks can provide cryptocurrency custody services. “The Texas Department of Banking believes that the authority to provide these services with respect to virtual currencies already exists,” the banking authority said. Texas State-Chartered Banks Officially Authorized to Offer Crypto Custody Services The Texas Department of Banking issued … Read more

Italian Insurance Giant Generali Gets Into Bitcoin via Banking Arm, Launching Crypto Custody Service

Banca Generali, the banking arm of Italy’s largest insurance group, has announced that it will be offering cryptocurrency custody service to its customers beginning next year. To achieve this, the bank has acquired a stake in bitcoin wallet provider Conio. Assicurazioni Generali, Banca Generali, and Conio Bitcoin Wallet The banking arm of Italy’s largest insurance … Read more