[Citibank Plans to Launch Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Custody Services in 2026] Odaily Planet Daily News – Nisha Surendran, Head of Digital Asset Custody Development at Citibank, announced at an industry event hosted by Strategy that Citibank plans to integrate Bitcoin into its core banking operations in late 2026, offering institutional-grade custody services, key management, and wallet systems. The platform will extend traditional tax reporting, compliance oversight, and risk management processes to Bitcoin holdings, while supporting 24/7 operations, Swift global transfer messaging, and API connectivity. Currently managing approximately $30 trillion in assets, Citibank aims to eliminate operational barriers to crypto assets for institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies. Surendran stated that the initial phase will launch core custody functions, with subsequent expansions to include asset segregation and collateral management services.