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DZ BANK Digital Custody

Frankfurt, DE · founded 2001 · Bank-grade AUC

Cooperative central bank with BaFin crypto-custody licence (2023); custody platform via Metaco / Ripple.

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Data quality
36 / 100
Evidence verified
1 / 5
Last reg check
2026-05-29
Op. status
Active
Seven-dimension profile
Dim · A

Identity & regulatory

Legal entity
DZ BANK Digital Custody
HQ
Frankfurt, DE
Founded
2001
Primary regulator
BaFin (DE)
Licence
KWG s.1 1a Crypto Custody - Active
Licence ID
BaFin Crypto Custody Licence 2023
Op. status
Active
Scope
Custody stack via Metaco (Ripple).
Jurisdiction limits
DE; EU via MiCA
Dim · B

Assets & coverage

Chains
BTC, ETH
Asset classes
BTC, ETH, RWA
RWA / security tokens
Yes
Typical clients
Cooperative bank network, Asset managers
Dim · C

Security architecture

Key model
HSM
Cold storage
100%
Wallet topology
Tiered hot / warm / cold
Dim · D

Governance & controls

Policy engine
Role-based approvals + quorum
Travel Rule
BaFin compliant
Sub-custodians
Disclosed under NDA
Dim · E

Insurance & risk

Limits
Bank-grade programme
Carrier
Munich Re
Staking cover
No
Dim · F

Integration & ops

APIs
REST, SWIFT
Settlement SLA
T+0 internal
Proof-of-reserves
On-request
Dim · G

Commercials

Custody fee
Bank fee schedule
AUC bucket
$1B-$10B
Minimum term
12 months
Evidence vault

Source-anchored documents

1 / 5 verified
  • BaFin registration
    BaFin Crypto Custody Licence 2023
    Verified
  • SOC 2 / ISAE 3000 attestation
    Independent attestation
    Pending
  • Insurance binder
    Munich Re
    Pending
  • Proof-of-reserves cadence
    On-request
    Pending
  • Penetration test
    Annual third-party
    Pending
Last regulator / audit / insurance refresh: 2026-05-29