Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, is set to launch crypto trading services for its 50 million retail clients by 2026. This marks a major shift from its previous stance, driven by new EU regulations and growing demand. The move could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption in Europe’s largest economy.
- Sparkassen’s crypto services will launch by 2026, allowing retail clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly from their accounts.
- The shift follows the EU’s MiCA regulation, which has encouraged European banks to embrace crypto under clearer rules.
- German regulators reported a record 8,711 crypto-related suspicious activity alerts in 2024, highlighting ongoing risks despite improved compliance.
📎 Related coverage from: cryptoslate.com
