Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 8.0% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose about 8% over the past 24 hours as markets reacted to reports that Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year, a move seen as supportive of broader institutional access and infrastructure. CoinDesk and Bitcoin Magazine both highlighted Citi’s planned custody rollout, while The Block noted it would be offered under the bank’s new Custody+ platform, reinforcing the narrative of increasing mainstream financial adoption.
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Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year
The Wall Street bank plans to let clients hold bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its new Custody+ platform.
Citi to Debut Bitcoin Custody for Institutional Investors
Bitcoin Magazine Citi to Debut Bitcoin Custody for Institutional Investors The bank's new Custody+ service will allow institutional investors to hold Bitcoin alongside other assets on one platform. Th...
Citi expects to launch bitcoin custody later this year under its new Custody+ platform
The platform also includes real-time asset servicing, instant settlements, liquidity tools, and AI-powered market intelligence.
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