# UniCredit digital asset infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unicredit-digital-asset-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-09-13T13:53:40.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

UniCredit is exploring the development of infrastructure to support digital asset services, including custody, brokerage, and trading. The Italian lender is reportedly in the early stages of selecting a technology provider to facilitate these capabilities.

Potential services under discussion include tokenized investment products, fixed-income securities, stablecoin applications, and cryptocurrency exposure. Rather than building the infrastructure from scratch, the bank is looking for a specialized provider to manage technical complexities, such as storing private keys and reducing operational risks.

These moves follow previous digital initiatives by the bank, such as offering structured products tied to Bitcoin ETFs, issuing Italy’s first tokenized minibond, and participating in the Qivalis consortium to develop a euro-denominated stablecoin.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: UniCredit seeks technology partner for digital asset and crypto services

UniCredit is reportedly seeking a technology partner to develop infrastructure for cryptocurrency custody, trading, and tokenized investment products.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicredit-seeks-technology-partner-for-digital-asset-and-crypto-services

### 2026-09-11: UniCredit explores digital asset services and crypto infrastructure

Italian bank UniCredit is seeking a technology partner to build infrastructure for digital asset services, including cryptocurrency custody, brokerage, and tokenized investment products.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unicredit-explores-digital-asset-services-and-crypto-infrastructure

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Cite as: UniCredit digital asset infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unicredit-digital-asset-infrastructure-development