UniCredit Seeks Tech Partner for Crypto Custody and Brokerage

UniCredit, an Italian bank, is searching for a technology partner to build direct digital asset custody and brokerage infrastructure.

The infrastructure would support crypto-exposure, tokenized investment products, fixed-income securities, and stablecoin-related services for clients.

This move extends the bank's existing investments in BlockInvest and VC Trade, which have expanded its capabilities in tokenized capital markets.

The selection process is still at an early stage, with no vendor chosen yet. The chosen technology provider will determine how closely UniCredit plans to integrate crypto services with its traditional securities business.