The rollout keeps the cryptocurrency within the managed ecosystem of the German savings bank network. By restricting external transfers, the banks maintain custody of the assets purchased by their users.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Sparkassen Opens Bitcoin Trading to 40 Million Customers
Crypto1 day ago
DekaBank has identified five regional financial institutions that will now host digital asset acquisition tools in their apps. This integration allows a total of 40 million customers of the Sparkassen savings bank group to buy Bitcoin directly through their banking software. Each trade carries a fee of €0.99 plus a spread, though the providers prohibit the withdrawal of assets to personal self-custody wallets.
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