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Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú Unibanco, has made a significant leap into the realm of cryptocurrency with the announcement of their entry into cryptocurrency trading. On Monday, the banking giant revealed the introduction of a service that would allow clients to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin and Ether, through the bank’s ‘ion’ investment platform. This revolutionary move places Itaú Unibanco alongside other modern finance entities such as Nubank and BTG Pactual, who have also integrated crypto services for their clientele.
In the initial stages, Itaú Unibanco’s customers will have the opportunity to trade in Bitcoin and Ether. However, the implementation of the service will be gradual, with accessibility being granted selectively to customers registered with the ion platform, contingent on receiving regulatory clarification. Echoing a cautious tone, Guto Antunes, the head of Itaú Digital Assets, explained that the bank would manage the custody of all Bitcoin traded on the ion platform. However, users were informed that they would not have access to their wallets’ private keys. Furthermore, Antunes clarified that during the initial phase, customers would not be able to engage in external Bitcoin deposits or withdrawals from their personal digital wallets. Instead, the bank plans to use its balance sheet to secure customers’ investments, promising a level of security similar to the one that customers enjoy with traditional bank accounts.
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