Citigroup Eyes Crypto Custody Services Amid #ETF Growth


Citigroup is exploring cryptocurrency custody and payment services, focusing initially on assets backing stablecoins. The Wall Street giant aims to capitalize on Trump-era regulatory clarity driving institutional adoption.


Executive Biswarup Chatterjee told Reuters the bank is considering custody for crypto #ETFs, which require equivalent digital currency holdings. U.S. $BTC ETFs now hold nearly 1.3 million tokens, worth about 6.2% of the total supply.


BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust leads with $88 billion in assets. $ETH ETFs have also gained momentum, with BlackRock's Ethereum fund becoming the third-fastest to reach $10 billion.


Citi has invested in 18 blockchain deals since 2020 and has previously estimated #tokenization could reach $5 trillion by 2030. The push follows passage of the #GENIUS Act and other #crypto legislation providing regulatory framework.

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August 15, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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