what's Sygnum Bank?
Sygnum Bank is a global digital asset banking group headquartered in Switzerland with operations in Singapore, recognized as the world's first regulated digital asset bank. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including crypto custody, trading (spot and derivatives), staking, asset management, tokenization, and B2B solutions for institutions, corporates, and qualified investors. Built on institutional-grade security and compliance, Sygnum holds a full banking license from Switzerland's FINMA, Capital Markets Services and Major Payment Institution licenses from Singapore's MAS, and additional regulations in Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg. The platform bridges traditional finance and digital assets, enabling seamless access to blockchain ecosystems with features like yield-generating funds and web3 wallet recovery built on Safe infrastructure.
Sygnum piloted Ethereum deposit tokens for legally binding cross-bank settlement with UBS and PostFinance.
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x.com/sygnumofficialPiloted Deposit Tokens on Ethereum in collaboration with UBS, PostFinance, and the Swiss Bankers Association, demonstrating legally binding cross-bank settlement on Ethereum's public infrastructure.
Sygnum reports research showing 87% of affluent Asian investors already hold crypto.
Releases institutional sentiment research showing bullish crypto outlook into Q4 with expected 2026 downturn.
Launches Bitcoin-backed loan platform with Debifi featuring user-held custody and multi-sig wallet control.
CFC St. Moritz digital assets conference partners with Sygnum Bank to create a Bitcoin reserve, allocating 25% of its treasury to BTC.
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo joins as senior policy advisor for regulatory strategy and institutional partnerships.
Crypto bank raised $58 million in equity funding round, reaching $1 billion+ valuation on January 14, 2025.