UniCredit evaluates crypto custody and brokerage tech provider under MiCA and tokenised products plans

UniCredit is exploring an expansion into digital assets and has begun selecting a technology provider to provide crypto custody and brokerage infrastructure, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, with discussions described as early and no final decision reached ^[1].

Separately, Coinpaprika News reported that UniCredit is choosing a technology provider to build crypto custody and brokerage for clients and is also weighing tokenised investment products, stablecoin services, and crypto exposure, while noting that no final decision has been made ^[2].

Blockonomi added that UniCredit is evaluating crypto custody and brokerage offerings and seeking a technology partner, and cited the bank’s prior introduction of a Bitcoin-linked investment certificate and Italy’s inaugural tokenized minibond on public blockchain infrastructure ^[3].

Blockonomi also said that through UniCredit’s Qivalis consortium membership, the bank aims to introduce a MiCA-regulated euro stablecoin on Ethereum by late 2026, and it mentioned Circle’s Arc blockchain launch preparation on September 16 featuring USDC as its primary gas token ^[3].

MoneyCheck reported that UniCredit is moving toward crypto custody while Circle prepares the Arc blockchain launch ^[4].