Swiss cantonal bank BancaStato has integrated Sygnum’s crypto trading and custody services into its Avaloq-powered digital banking apps. The rollout gives clients access to Bitcoin and other digital assets through the bank’s existing banking interface.
Swiss cantonal bank BancaStato has integrated Sygnum’s crypto trading and custody services into its Avaloq-powered digital banking apps. The rollout gives clients access to Bitcoin and other digital assets through the bank’s existing banking interface.
The development adds another example of a traditional bank offering regulated crypto access through established banking infrastructure. For users, it means digital asset services can be accessed inside familiar banking apps rather than through separate crypto-only platforms.
Swiss cantonal bank BancaStato has integrated Sygnum’s crypto trading and custody services into its Avaloq-powered digital banking apps, allowing customers to access Bitcoin and other digital assets through the bank’s platform.
The development adds another example of a traditional bank offering regulated crypto access through established banking infrastructure. For users, it means digital asset services can be accessed inside familiar banking apps rather than through separate crypto-only platforms.
The integration also highlights the continued role of banking technology providers such as Avaloq in connecting financial institutions with crypto service providers. It reflects growing demand among banks to expand product offerings while keeping the service structure tied to regulated partners.
Sygnum, which provides crypto banking services, is supplying the trading and custody layer for the rollout. The setup positions BancaStato to offer crypto exposure within a framework that remains embedded in its digital banking environment.
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