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Deutsche Bank prepares crypto custody launch in Germany, weighs Asia expansion

Deutsche Bank is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency custody service in Germany and is considering expanding the business to Asian financial hubs in 2027. The bank plans to broaden its custody operations in line with growth in the digital asset economy. Corporate Bank co-head Gerald Podobnik cited rapid expansion in digital assets, with hundreds of billions of dollars tied up in stablecoins, as a key driver.

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Stablecoin remittance costs 84 percent lower than traditional transfers

A study found that stablecoin-based remittances cost about 84 percent less than traditional overseas transfers. Borderless reported that sending $200 cost $2 via stablecoin networks, versus $12.72 through conventional channels. The comparison used Borderless’ 2026 third-quarter pricing and World Bank data for the same period in 2025. Costs were also lower in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Stablecoin payments settled within minutes via local networks, while SWIFT typically settled the next business day.