ABN AMRO’s Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody Gains EU MiCAR Authorization

The German unit, approved by BaFin, will offer institutional crypto custody and trading across the EU and executed a blockchain-based smart derivatives trade with DZ BANK.

Summary

Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody, ABN AMRO’s German subsidiary, has received EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) authorization from Germany’s BaFin, enabling it to provide cryptocurrency custody and trading services for institutional clients and expand operations throughout EU member states. Concurrently, ABN AMRO conducted a 10-day blockchain-based smart derivative contract trade with DZ BANK, marking a further step in blockchain integration for financial services.

Terms & Concepts
  • MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation): An EU regulatory framework providing unified rules for crypto asset service providers across member states.
  • Smart contract: Self-executing blockchain code that automatically enforces terms when predefined conditions are met.
  • Crypto custody: The secure holding and management of cryptocurrency on behalf of clients, often by regulated institutions.