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France\'s Capital B buys 376 more bitcoins, 84 BTC short of Europe\'s top spot
France\'s bitcoin treasury firm Capital B bought an additional 376 BTC for 25.3 million euros, taking its total holdings to 3,521 BTC. The purchase followed a roughly 30.1 million euro fundraising that included a private placement joined by Adam Back (Adam Back) and TOBAM. Capital B bought at an average 67,182 euros per bitcoin. The deal was executed by Swissquote Bank Europe, while custody used technology from Swiss firm Taurus.
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Big banks expand bitcoin custody vaults, but key issue turns to quantum computers
Global big banks are expanding bitcoin custody as a strategic business, but a report warns today’s crypto custody infrastructure could face structural risks in a future quantum-computing era. Swiss digital asset technology company Taurus said major custodians carry significant risk during a shift to quantum-resistant cryptography. It said upgrades require blockchain protocol changes and broad coordination. The report argues MPC may face bigger hurdles than HSM, though the view is contested.
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UBS starts direct bitcoin, ethereum trading for some clients
UBS began offering direct bitcoin and ethereum trading to some private banking clients from January 2026. A blockchain outlet said the move is seen as pushing Swiss banks’ crypto services into a broader adoption phase. Zurich Cantonal Bank and PostFinance launched crypto services in 2024, expanding access for more than 2.5 million Swiss accounts. Swiss banks’ crypto revenue contributions have grown, while surveys show institutional investors plan to increase digital asset exposure amid custody and regulatory concerns.
