Sparkassen Reverses Crypto Stance, Plans Retail Trading by 2026

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Three years after dismissing cryptocurrencies as “highly speculative,” Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is preparing to offer crypto trading to retail clients, per Bloomberg.

The move signals growing institutional acceptance, accelerated by the EU’s MiCA regulations.

Dekabank, a Sparkassen-owned entity with crypto experience, will oversee the service, expected by summer 2026.

The shift reflects broader banking sector trends, as traditional firms adapt to rising retail demand despite past skepticism.