Intesa Sanpaolo Adopts Ripple Custody for Digital Assets
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank by assets, now uses Ripple Custody to manage its digital asset operations. Ripple Custody is a platform that stores and manages digital assets for financial institutions under regulatory compliance standards. Ripple confirmed the arrangement in an official blog post published on 14 April 2026.
"In Europe, Intesa Sanpaolo is leveraging Ripple Custody to support its digital asset initiatives, reflecting growing demand among leading banks to integrate secure, compliant infrastructure into their digital asset strategies.", 14 April 2026. — Ripple Inc., Official Company Blog
Intesa Sanpaolo is Italy's largest bankIntesa Sanpaolo is Italy's largest bank by total assets. The bank has pursued digital asset initiatives alongside its core banking operations, as confirmed by Ripple's official communications in April 2026.
Major global banks adopt Ripple Custody and SWIFT blockchainBBVA, BNP Paribas, and Citigroup are each clients of Ripple Custody and also participate in blockchain pilots run by SWIFT, the global interbank messaging network used by over 11,500 financial institutions. These are separate engagements: the banks use Ripple Custody for digital asset storage and SWIFT's distributed ledger technology (DLT) for interbank settlement trials. No formal joint programme between Ripple and SWIFT has been announced as of April 2026.
Intesa Sanpaolo's blockchain activity predates Ripple dealIntesa Sanpaolo engaged with blockchain technology by 2024, when it participated in the European Central Bank's distributed ledger technology (DLT) pilot programme. In July 2024, the bank co-issued Italy's first digital bond on a blockchain platform together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), a state-owned Italian financial institution. That transaction operated under a new legal and regulatory framework established for digital securities in Italy. "In Europe, Intesa Sanpaolo is leveraging Ripple Custody to support its digital asset initiatives, reflecting growing demand among leading banks to integrate secure, compliant infrastructure into their digital asset strategies.", 14 April 2026. — Ripple Inc., Official Company Blog
Intesa Sanpaolo is Italy's largest bankIntesa Sanpaolo is Italy's largest bank by total assets. The bank has pursued digital asset initiatives alongside its core banking operations, as confirmed by Ripple's official communications in April 2026.
Major global banks adopt Ripple Custody and SWIFT blockchainBBVA, BNP Paribas, and Citigroup are each clients of Ripple Custody and also participate in blockchain pilots run by SWIFT, the global interbank messaging network used by over 11,500 financial institutions. These are separate engagements: the banks use Ripple Custody for digital asset storage and SWIFT's distributed ledger technology (DLT) for interbank settlement trials. No formal joint programme between Ripple and SWIFT has been announced as of April 2026.
Intesa Sanpaolo's blockchain activity predates Ripple dealIntesa Sanpaolo engaged with blockchain technology by 2024, when it participated in the European Central Bank's distributed ledger technology (DLT) pilot programme. In July 2024, the bank co-issued Italy's first digital bond on a blockchain platform together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), a state-owned Italian financial institution. That transaction operated under a new legal and regulatory framework established for digital securities in Italy. Intesa Sanpaolo is Italy's largest bankIntesa Sanpaolo is Italy's largest bank by total assets. The bank has pursued digital asset initiatives alongside its core banking operations, as confirmed by Ripple's official communications in April 2026.
Major global banks adopt Ripple Custody and SWIFT blockchainBBVA, BNP Paribas, and Citigroup are each clients of Ripple Custody and also participate in blockchain pilots run by SWIFT, the global interbank messaging network used by over 11,500 financial institutions. These are separate engagements: the banks use Ripple Custody for digital asset storage and SWIFT's distributed ledger technology (DLT) for interbank settlement trials. No formal joint programme between Ripple and SWIFT has been announced as of April 2026.
Intesa Sanpaolo's blockchain activity predates Ripple dealIntesa Sanpaolo engaged with blockchain technology by 2024, when it participated in the European Central Bank's distributed ledger technology (DLT) pilot programme. In July 2024, the bank co-issued Italy's first digital bond on a blockchain platform together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), a state-owned Italian financial institution. That transaction operated under a new legal and regulatory framework established for digital securities in Italy. Intesa Sanpaolo is Italy's largest bank by total assets. The bank has pursued digital asset initiatives alongside its core banking operations, as confirmed by Ripple's official communications in April 2026.
Major global banks adopt Ripple Custody and SWIFT blockchainBBVA, BNP Paribas, and Citigroup are each clients of Ripple Custody and also participate in blockchain pilots run by SWIFT, the global interbank messaging network used by over 11,500 financial institutions. These are separate engagements: the banks use Ripple Custody for digital asset storage and SWIFT's distributed ledger technology (DLT) for interbank settlement trials. No formal joint programme between Ripple and SWIFT has been announced as of April 2026.
Intesa Sanpaolo's blockchain activity predates Ripple dealIntesa Sanpaolo engaged with blockchain technology by 2024, when it participated in the European Central Bank's distributed ledger technology (DLT) pilot programme. In July 2024, the bank co-issued Italy's first digital bond on a blockchain platform together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), a state-owned Italian financial institution. That transaction operated under a new legal and regulatory framework established for digital securities in Italy. BBVA, BNP Paribas, and Citigroup are each clients of Ripple Custody and also participate in blockchain pilots run by SWIFT, the global interbank messaging network used by over 11,500 financial institutions. These are separate engagements: the banks use Ripple Custody for digital asset storage and SWIFT's distributed ledger technology (DLT) for interbank settlement trials. No formal joint programme between Ripple and SWIFT has been announced as of April 2026.
Intesa Sanpaolo's blockchain activity predates Ripple dealIntesa Sanpaolo engaged with blockchain technology by 2024, when it participated in the European Central Bank's distributed ledger technology (DLT) pilot programme. In July 2024, the bank co-issued Italy's first digital bond on a blockchain platform together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), a state-owned Italian financial institution. That transaction operated under a new legal and regulatory framework established for digital securities in Italy. Intesa Sanpaolo engaged with blockchain technology by 2024, when it participated in the European Central Bank's distributed ledger technology (DLT) pilot programme. In July 2024, the bank co-issued Italy's first digital bond on a blockchain platform together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), a state-owned Italian financial institution. That transaction operated under a new legal and regulatory framework established for digital securities in Italy. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and involve significant risk. You may lose part or all of your investment. All information on Coinpaprika is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Coinpaprika is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this information.