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Clearstream - Digital Asset Custody Provider

Clearstream Digital Asset Custody is an institutional digital asset custody provider founded in 2021, headquartered in Luxembourg. Regulated by the CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) in Luxembourg.

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CategoryCustody Banks
Research statusEvidence reviewed · 2026-08-17
Regulatory evidenceEuropean securities regulators · Digital issuance/custody within regulated securities-depository infrastructure
Documented servicesCustody
Security evidenceNot yet structured
Directory regionGlobal

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About Clearstream Digital Asset Custody

Clearstream Digital Asset Custody was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. Regulated by the CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) in Luxembourg. Clearstream is a subsidiary of Deutsche Boerse Group and one of Europe's two major international central securities depositories (ICSDs).

Custody model and security

Integration of digital assets into Clearstream's existing ICSD infrastructure; custody for tokenized securities alongside traditional post-trade services.

Asset coverage

Digital bonds, tokenized funds, crypto assets (BTC, ETH and selected assets), and tokenized traditional securities.

Typical client profile

Banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, and fund administrators already connected to Clearstream's securities settlement network.

Institutional fit

European institutions and global custodians that want to access digital asset and tokenized securities custody through an established ICSD, with direct connectivity to existing Clearstream accounts and settlement rails.

Key context for buyers

Clearstream has been expanding digital asset capabilities since 2021. Partnership with Deutsche Boerse Group gives access to one of the largest post-trade networks in Europe.

Primary-source evidence

Verified evidence snapshot

Last reviewed 17 Aug 2026. Evidence is timestamped and unknown fields stay unverified.

Evidence reviewed — digital securities
Regulation & legal entity

Clearstream operates regulated securities depositories and custody infrastructure; its digital issuance and custody propositions are embedded in that market-infrastructure framework.

Security assurance

Clearstream describes regulatory-compliant crypto/digital custody infrastructure, but product-level cyber assurance artifacts were not independently established in this review.

Asset protection

Digital assets and tokenized securities are supported through account and depository structures; buyers should confirm legal asset segregation for the instrument and venue.

Institutional services

Digital issuance, distribution, custody and servicing for tokenized assets and securities.

Procurement caveat: Clearstream is primarily a regulated securities-market infrastructure provider. Do not equate digital-securities custody with broad native-crypto custody.

Primary sources

Clearstream digital issuance ↗
Source provenance: clearstream.com · reviewed 2026-08-17

Evidence coverage is not a safety rating, endorsement or investment recommendation. Regulatory permissions, assurance reports, insurance and contractual protections can change; buyers should confirm current documents before onboarding.

Frequently asked questions

When was Clearstream Digital Asset Custody founded?

Clearstream Digital Asset Custody was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

How is Clearstream Digital Asset Custody regulated?

Regulated by the CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) in Luxembourg. Clearstream is a subsidiary of Deutsche Boerse Group and one of Europe's two major international central securities depositories (ICSDs).

What custody model does Clearstream Digital Asset Custody use?

Integration of digital assets into Clearstream's existing ICSD infrastructure; custody for tokenized securities alongside traditional post-trade services.

Which institutions typically use Clearstream Digital Asset Custody?

Banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, and fund administrators already connected to Clearstream's securities settlement network.

What assets does Clearstream Digital Asset Custody support?

Digital bonds, tokenized funds, crypto assets (BTC, ETH and selected assets), and tokenized traditional securities.

What should buyers know about Clearstream Digital Asset Custody?

Clearstream has been expanding digital asset capabilities since 2021. Partnership with Deutsche Boerse Group gives access to one of the largest post-trade networks in Europe.

Institutional due-diligence snapshot

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Legal entity & permissionsConfirm contracting entity, regulator, licence scope and jurisdiction.
Key management & controlsConfirm custody architecture, transaction approvals and recovery controls.
Asset segregationConfirm account structure, beneficial ownership and insolvency treatment.
Insurance & auditsConfirm current coverage, exclusions, SOC/ISO reports and audit availability.
Assets & servicesConfirm supported networks, staking, settlement and tokenized-asset scope.
Integration & SLAConfirm API support, reporting, support model and operational service levels.

Research status: directory inclusion is not an endorsement. Unverified fields should remain procurement questions until supported by current evidence.

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