Ethereum<\/a>, with the launch planned for summer 2026.<\/p>\nDekabank, a wholly owned Sparkassen subsidiary already active in crypto trading, will manage the new crypto trading services. Previously, Sparkassen officials criticized cryptocurrencies, calling them \u201chighly speculative\u201d instruments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Germany\u2019s largest banking group, Sparkassen, will introduce cryptocurrency trading services for retail clients, Bloomberg reports. The decision comes after about three years of reluctance, during which management avoided such offerings due to volatility and risks associated with cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n
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