JUST IN: Wall Street giant Citi bank to launch #Bitcoin and crypto custody services in 2026 — CNBC 🙌 https://t.co/awPWDITXkx ...

Crypto Services Expansion - Citigroup is considering offering custody and payment services for stablecoins and crypto ETFs [1] - The initial focus is on providing custody for high-quality assets backing stablecoins [1] - Exploration of custody for digital assets supporting products like bitcoin spot ETFs is underway [1] Payment Innovation - Citigroup is developing services to use stablecoins to enhance cross-border payments [1] - The aim is to enable instant settlement through stablecoin utilization [1]

Company Overview - Coinbase is a $50 billion crypto market platform that facilitates trading, staking, custody of crypto tokens, and broader engagement with the crypto ecosystem [2]. Industry Insights - Cryptocurrency markets peaked about six months ago following the re-election of Donald Trump, impacting both market cap and volume [4]. - The current state of the crypto ecosystem is being evaluated in terms of its relevance to Coinbase's services and activities [4].