Citigroup plans to launch institutional-grade Bitcoin custody services in 2026

Techub News reports, according to Crowdfund Insider, Citigroup announced plans to launch a bitcoin custody solution for institutional clients in late 2026, directly embedding bitcoin into its core banking operations. The new platform will extend traditional tax reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk management processes to bitcoin holdings, enabling investors to manage bitcoin positions like stocks or bonds within a unified system. The platform supports 7×24 operation, SWIFT global transfers, and API connectivity, designed for institutional participants such as pension funds and insurance companies; Citigroup will build its own technology stack, including the Citi Integrated Digital Assets Platform, initially launching core custody functions and gradually expanding to advanced services like enhanced asset segregation and collateral management.