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The Banks Are (Finally) Coming
Crypto execs from Messari and Sygnum Bank believe 2025 will be the year banks finally stop flirting with Bitcoin — and start committing.
Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, Messari CEO Eric Turner and Sygnum Bank co-founder Thomas Eichenberger said banks worldwide are prepping for crypto services like Bitcoin custody and trading. They expect the big push to happen by late 2025.
What’s Holding Banks Back Right Now?
Simple: Regulations.
Most banks want clear crypto rules before diving in headfirst. In the U.S., those rules are starting to take shape — covering stablecoins, crypto market structure, and custody services.
Turner said 2025 could mark a turning point thanks to regulatory clarity from agencies like the SEC. This means banks could soon offer crypto to everyday customers — not just institutions.
Not Just a U.S. Thing
Banks outside the U.S. are watching closely too.
Eichenberger explained that many international banks with U.S. branches already have crypto plans sitting in their “strategy cupboard” — waiting for the green light. Once the legal dust settles, expect a rapid rollout of crypto services globally.
Why It Matters
If banks embrace Bitcoin and crypto at scale, it could bring millions of new users into the space. Crypto might finally move from niche investment to mainstream banking product — all within the next two years.
