About Sygnum Bank
Sygnum Bank was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (and Singapore). Banking and securities dealer licence from FINMA (Switzerland). Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from MAS (Singapore). Described as the world's first regulated digital asset bank. CHF 4.5 billion in assets under management and custody (2024).
Custody model and security
Multi-layer security architecture with off-balance-sheet asset segregation. Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform. Covers cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and traditional securities.
Asset coverage
Digital assets, tokenized securities, 10,000+ traditional securities (equities, fixed income, ETFs), and stablecoins including DCHF.
Typical client profile
Banks (20+ partner banks including PostFinance), asset managers, external asset managers, family offices, and institutional investors in Switzerland, Singapore, and the Middle East.
Institutional fit
European and Asian institutions that need a fully regulated dual-licensed digital asset bank combining crypto custody, traditional securities safekeeping, tokenization, and banking services under one platform.
Key context for buyers
Sygnum's B2B banking platform provides 20+ partner banks access to regulated digital asset services. Collaboration with BNY launched in December 2025. Backed by prominent founders and advisors including former UBS and SNB executives.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sygnum Bank founded?
Sygnum Bank was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (and Singapore).
How is Sygnum Bank regulated?
Banking and securities dealer licence from FINMA (Switzerland). Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from MAS (Singapore). Described as the world's first regulated digital asset bank. CHF 4.5 billion in assets under management and custody (2024).
What custody model does Sygnum Bank use?
Multi-layer security architecture with off-balance-sheet asset segregation. Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform. Covers cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and traditional securities.
Which institutions typically use Sygnum Bank?
Banks (20+ partner banks including PostFinance), asset managers, external asset managers, family offices, and institutional investors in Switzerland, Singapore, and the Middle East.
What assets does Sygnum Bank support?
Digital assets, tokenized securities, 10,000+ traditional securities (equities, fixed income, ETFs), and stablecoins including DCHF.
What should buyers know about Sygnum Bank?
Sygnum's B2B banking platform provides 20+ partner banks access to regulated digital asset services. Collaboration with BNY launched in December 2025. Backed by prominent founders and advisors including former UBS and SNB executives.
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