Swiss Bank ZKB Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Retail Customers

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), the fourth-largest bank in Switzerland, is now offering retail customers the option to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum.

This service is made possible through a partnership with Crypto Finance, a digital assets broker owned by Deutsche Börse.

The two cryptocurrencies will be accessible to ZKB’s customers through their Mobile App, eBanking, and other established channels, as announced in a press release on Wednesday.

Switzerland is known for being ahead of the curve in digital assets, with many financial institutions in the country offering crypto trading to their customers.

ZKB has a history of pioneering crypto innovation, having participated in the issuance of the world’s first digital bond on the SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) in 2021.