Banca Sella gets green light to provide crypto services to customers in Italian first

COINDESK · 2026-05-27

Banca Sella said it secured a crypto services license from the Bank of Italy under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, clearing the way for it to offer digital-asset services later this year. The private lender plans to offer a platform for the custody, transfer and receipt of digital assets for selected corporate clients later this year. Sella joins about 20 major European banks already offering crypto services under MiCA and is a founding member of the Qivalis stablecoin initiative and EU tokenization projects such as Pontes and Appia aimed at strengthening the bloc’s financial autonomy.

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Italian bank Banca Sella has received approval to provide cryptocurrency services to its customers, marking a first in Italy. This indicates a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies within traditional finance.

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Cryptocurrencies — The introduction of crypto services by a traditional bank enhances legitimacy, expands accessibility for mainstream investors, and is likely to drive increased demand.
Blockchain Technology — The expansion of cryptocurrency services broadens the application scope of blockchain technology, fostering increased development and investment in related tech.
Fintech — Fintech firms providing crypto-traditional finance integration solutions will see increased demand for services and market expansion, validating their business models.
Traditional Financial Services — Banks adopting cryptocurrency services can attract new customers and diversify their service portfolios, gaining a competitive advantage.

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