Swiss banks unite to pilot regulated franc stablecoin. (8 April 2026 - Switzerland) Six major Swiss banks including UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, ZKB and BCV are collaborating to test a regulated Swiss franc stablecoin, signalling growing momentum for bank-led digital currency initiatives. Working alongside Swiss Stablecoin AG, the group will explore use cases within a controlled sandbox environment, with a focus on integrating blockchain applications into the Swiss franc ecosystem. The initiative aims to enhance both the country's digital currency infrastructure and the global competitiveness of its financial centre. At present, Switzerland lacks a widely adopted, regulated Swiss franc-denominated stablecoin, creating an opportunity for coordinated industry development. The sandbox is scheduled to run in 2026 and will be open to additional banks, corporates and institutions interested in participating. The move reflects a broader trend of bank-backed stablecoin exploration. Across Europe, a consortium of lenders is working toward launching a euro-pegged stablecoin, while separate collaborations - featuring institutions such as Bank of America, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs - are also assessing joint issuance models as demand for stablecoin-based B2B payments continues to build.

Sygnum launches service targeting $100B corporate crypto treasury market. 1 hour ago The Swiss crypto bank will handle strategic asset allocation for corporate crypto treasuries and is already actively managing $200 million in volume at launch. Cointelegraph in your social feed Global digital asset banking group Sygnum has announced the launch of an institutional crypto asset management service targeting the $100 billion corporate crypto treasury sector. Sygnum Select, launched on Thursday, is described as a "discretionary mandate service" that applies Swiss banking's established portfolio management model to crypto assets. The service launches with live client mandates, client assets, and $200 million in actively managed portfolios already in place, a Sygnum spokesperson told Cointelegraph. The move comes amid solid growth in corporate and public digital asset treasury companies (DATs) over the last few years, which now hold over $100 billion in crypto assets. "Yet many lack the infrastructure for professional, institutional-grade management," which creates "strong demand" for regulated services offering such products and addressing the gap, stated Sygnum. There are currently 1.13 million BTC held by public companies and 287,990 BTC held by private firms worth a combined $97 billion, according to BitcoinTreasuries. Not all DATs have been success stories. Ether treasury ETHZilla rebranded to "Forum" on Wednesday as part of a pivot out from holding crypto, with the new focus on tokenized assets following a 20% stock slide year to date. Meanwhile, the world's largest BNB treasury company, CEA Industries, has crashed 94% from its high last year, reportedly blaming the family office of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, YZi Labs, for a "secret side agreement." Sygnum said there has been a shift in client needs. Sygnum Select takes full execution authority within a client's agreed investment framework, handling strategic asset allocation, active rebalancing, and risk oversight. "As digital assets mature and institutional adoption accelerates, we're seeing a clear shift in what clients need," said Sygnum chief investment officer Fabian Dori. He added that crypto foundations and corporate treasuries are no longer simply looking for custody and trading, "they want a trusted, regulated counterparty who can actively manage their assets with the same discipline and holistic approach as a traditional private bank." The live mandates include spot, staking, hedging, derivatives, tokenized securities, and market-neutral strategies, and most portfolios include multiple asset classes across traditional and crypto assets, according to Sygnum. "Clients can now access bespoke portfolio management that combines what traditional asset managers or crypto-native firms can offer," explained Markus Haemmerli, Sygnum's head of portfolio management. The service is initially available only to Swiss clients, but broader geographic expansion is planned. Sygnum raised more than 750 BTC in January for its market-neutral Bitcoin fund, which posted an annualized return of 8.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Swiss crypto bank reached a post-money valuation of more than $1 billion after securing $58 million in an oversubscribed strategic growth round in January 2025. Weekly snapshot of key business trends in blockchain and crypto, from startup buzz to regulatory shifts. Gain valuable insights to navigate the market and spot financial opportunities. Cointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph's Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently. Read its Editorial Policy https://cointelegraph.com/editorial-policy

Swiss crypto Bank Sygnum launches 'Sygnum Select' to manage $100 billion in crypto treasury assets. February 26, 2026 Bitcoin general Sygnum Bank has introduced Sygnum Select, a discretionary mandate service designed to bring Swiss private banking standards to the rapidly growing $100 billion digital asset treasury sector. Announced on February 26, 2026, Sygnum Select targets crypto foundations, corporate treasuries, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who currently manage over $100 billion in "unmanaged" digital assets. Article summary. COMPREHENSIVE SEO SUMMARY Sygnum Bank, a regulated Swiss cryptocurrency financial institution, has unveiled Sygnum Select, a specialized wealth management platform addressing a critical gap in digital asset administration. This discretionary mandate service represents a significant advancement in institutional crypto treasury management, bringing traditional Swiss banking expertise to the emerging digital assets sector. The launch directly addresses the $100 billion digital asset treasury market, where institutional investors, cryptocurrency foundations, and high-net-worth individuals currently lack professional management solutions. Sygnum Select offers sophisticated portfolio oversight comparable to conventional private banking services, combining regulatory compliance with digital asset expertise. This strategic initiative targets three primary client segments: crypto-focused foundations requiring fiduciary management, corporations managing substantial digital treasuries, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking institutional-grade asset oversight. The platform leverages Sygnum's established banking license and Swiss regulatory framework to provide credibility and security. The announcement, made February 26, 2026, signals growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency treasury solutions. By merging traditional financial standards with blockchain technology expertise, Sygnum Select positions itself as a bridge between legacy banking practices and digital finance innovation, addressing emerging demand for professional cryptocurrency asset management in the institutional sector. Read the full article. Continue reading this article on Bitcoin