Key Takeaways:
Banca Sella secures Bank of Italy approval to launch crypto custody services in 2026.MiCA is pushing Italian banks toward regulated crypto and tokenized finance services.Banca Sella joined Qivalis as 37 EU banks prepare to expand euro stablecoin infrastructure.The Italian banking group said it has completed the required notification process with the Bank of Italy. That clears the path for Banca Sella to launch digital asset custody and transfer services as early as 2026.
The services will not be offered broadly at first. Banca Sella said they will be aimed at specific categories of customers, suggesting a cautious rollout as banks across Europe weigh client demand, regulatory duties, and operational risk.
Andrea Tessera, Banca Sella’s managing director of digital banking, remarked on the shift toward digital assets.
The evolution of payments toward instant, interoperable, and programmable models is redefining financial infrastructures at the European and global levels. Banca Sella’s new service fits within this landscape.
