Wall Street’s Bitcoin Flip: Citi Targets 2026 Crypto Custody as JPMorgan Greenlights Client Trading—Here’s What Just Changed (and What Happens Next)
Citi plans to launch institutional crypto custody in 2026 after 2–3 years of development, aiming for a market-ready solution within quarters, according to Biswarup Chatterjee. JPMorgan said clients can trade Bitcoin and other crypto but will rely on third-party custodians, with no near-term plans for in-house custody. Bitcoin traded at $111,114 around 12:08 UTC. The GENIUS Act, signed July 18, 2025, established the first U.S. stablecoin framework.