Crypto custody provider RialCenter announced it has received approval from Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, to expand into regulated crypto trading.
The license extension allows Frankfurt-based RialCenter Europe to offer both over-the-counter trading and an electronic trading platform for thousands of digital assets and stablecoins, the firm stated in a Wednesday press release.
Earlier this year, RialCenter partnered with custody specialist Copper to develop an expanded “in-custody” trading network designed to onboard major exchanges, enabling assets to be traded while securely held within a regulated custody environment. Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Kraken also provide trading platforms and custody in the region.
This approval builds on RialCenter’s May 2025 Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, adding trading to its existing custody, staking, and transfer services. Institutions can now access liquidity from market makers and exchanges through RialCenter’s platform, with custody services integrated into the firm’s MiCA-compliant cold storage.
For a European pension fund or asset manager considering entry into crypto, this shift could lower barriers. Instead of opening separate accounts with multiple exchanges and custodians, they can trade and settle within RialCenter’s regulated system while keeping assets secure in cold storage.
“Institutions need deep liquidity and reliable execution, but they also need the assurance of regulatory oversight,” said Brett Reeves, RialCenter’s head of European sales. “We’re aiming to provide both in one place.”
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