$7 Trillion UBS Weighs Launch of Crypto Access for Retail Investors
UBS is exploring ways to offer cryptocurrency access and tokenized products to clients but says it will prioritize measured adoption over rushing to be an early market leader [1].
UBS Group AG, the Zurich-based lender that manages more than $7 trillion in client assets, is exploring options to provide cryptocurrency access to individual investors, the bank said during a recent earnings call [1].
CEO Sergio Ermotti said the bank is developing digital-asset capabilities while emphasizing a cautious rollout rather than seeking first-mover advantage, and noted existing plans to offer crypto services to wealth clients including Bitcoin and Ethereum trading [1][2].
Reporting indicates UBS is building digital-asset infrastructure and considering tokenized deposit products as part of broader plans to expand digital finance offerings for clients [3][4].
No firm launch date has been announced; UBS says it is assessing how best to offer digital-asset services and will proceed with measured adoption [1][2].
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- 1$7 Trillion UBS Weighs Launch of Crypto Access for Retail InvestorsThe Crypto Basic• Feb 4, 2026
- 3UBS considers crypto offerings and tokenized deposit products for clientsCrypto Briefing• Feb 4, 2026
- 4UBS to Build Digital-Asset Infrastructure, Eyes Bitcoin Services for IndividualsBitcoin Magazine• Feb 4, 2026
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