Bank Leumi partners with Galaxy to introduce crypto trading services.
Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading services for its customers in early 2027. This initiative will allow clients to buy, hold, and sell major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, and solana through the bank's investment app, Leumi Trade.
Leveraging the GalaxyOne Institutional platform from Galaxy Digital, the trading operations will be supported by Galaxy's custody services, previously known as GK8. This marks a significant step for Bank Leumi, positioning it as the first bank in Israel to directly facilitate digital asset trading for its customers.
The collaboration aligns with a broader trend of financial institutions integrating cryptocurrency services into their offerings. By providing a regulated platform for trading, Bank Leumi aims to appeal to clients who prefer the security of traditional banking over independent crypto exchanges.
