UniCredit Seeks Crypto Custody and Brokerage Technology Partner
UniCredit is evaluating external technology providers for direct digital asset custody and brokerage.The infrastructure could cover crypto exposure, tokenized investments, fixed income and stablecoin-related services.Previous investments in BlockInvest and VC Trade have already expanded the banks tokenized capital markets capabilities.Vendor selection will show how closely UniCredit intends to connect crypto services with its existing securities business. UniCredit is looking for a technology provider to build direct digital asset custody and brokerage infrastructure, adding a client-facing layer to blockchain investments the Italian bank has already made across tokenized debt and settlement. According to Bloomberg, the selection process remains at an early stage, with no vendor chosen and no final decision on which services will reach clients. The project nevertheless moves the bank beyond individual tokenization initiatives toward infrastructure capable of supporting digital assets inside its broader financial business. UniCredit evaluates custody and brokerage infrastructure The technology search covers more than cryptocurrency storage. UniCredit is considering infrastructure that could support crypto-asset exposure, tokenized investment products, fixed-income securities and stablecoin-related tools for clients. Custody would require the bank to manage a different operational layer from conventional securities accounts. Institutional digital asset systems need controls around private-key management, transaction authorization, asset segregation and recovery procedures. A brokerage service must









