Santander appoints crypto custodian Taurus to safeguard Bitcoin, Ether: Report
An unconfirmed report suggests Taurus will provide crypto custodial services to Spanish fin-serv giant Banco Santander. Spanish fin-serv giant Banco Santander has reportedly selected digital asset management firm Taurus to safeguard its Swiss clients’ Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). On Nov. 20, Santander Private Banking International’s Swiss private banking unit rolled out a new Bitcoin and Ether trading service for clients with Swiss accounts. A Santander spokesperson told Cointelegraph that clients will get access to crypto investment services only after requesting it through relationship managers. A CoinDesk report citing ‘a person familiar with the arrangement’ stated that the bank has appointed crypto custody firm Taurus for the safekeeping of the crypto assets. Cointelegraph reached out for confirmation from Santander, which declined to comment, saying: “Unfortunately, it’s a no comment. We don’t comment on providers or possible providers.” On Sept 14, Taurus partnered with Ge...