Crypto Trading Gets A Powerful Push From Bank Leumi In 2027
You are here:Home/Cryptocurrency News/Bank Leumi Partners With Galaxy Digital for Crypto TradingCrypto trading in Israel is increasingly being integrated into the traditional banking industry, as Bank Leumi. . .
You are here:Home/Cryptocurrency News/Bank Leumi Partners With Galaxy Digital for Crypto TradingCrypto trading in Israel is increasingly being integrated into the traditional banking industry, as Bank Leumi will soon be offering digital assets directly to its customers. Bank Leumi, which is the largest bank in Israel, has formed a partnership with Galaxy Digital that will help it provide Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana to its customers through the Leumi Trade platform. The launch of this program is scheduled to take place in early 2027. Also Read:Robinhood Revenue Hits Record $1. 31 Billion Despite Crypto Trading DeclineBank Leumi Plans Crypto Trading on Its Banking PlatformAccording to apress release, the customers of Bank Leumi and its digital banking arm PEPPER will be able to buy, hold, and sell select digital assets through a designated section on the Leumi Trade app. The technical infrastructure will be provided by Galaxy, with backing from GalaxyOne Institutional, while the Custody Infrastructure platform, previously known as GK8, will support the bank’s digital-asset infrastructure. Why This Is Important for Crypto TradingThis collaboration could allow better access to cryptocurrency trading for those clients who prefer traditional banks rather than independent cryptocurrency exchanges. It is also important because it illustrates how digital assets are increasingly being integrated into traditional banking, especially as regulatory bodies in Israel continue to develop rules for cryptocurrency-based financial services. Before this partnership, Bank Leumi had already explored the sector through PEPPER, which had launched a crypto trading service with Paxos in 2022. Galaxy Israel CEO Lior Lamesh said, “Leumi is the first bank in Israel to bring digital assets to its customers. ”Also Read:Sberbank Sets December Goal for Crypto Trading and DepositoryWhat Comes Next for Crypto Trading?The service is expected to go live in early 2027, subject to the completion of the necessary regulatory requirements. Its implementation could also provide a model for other Israeli banks that are considering launching cryptocurrency trading services. Also Read:Kraken VIP Program Targets $2. 2T Crypto Trading MarketAboutAthulyamol VSAthulyamol V S is a Market News Reporter at Tronweekly’s editorial team, covering cryptocurrency markets and digital asset price movements for an international cryptocurrency news platform. She focuses on Bitcoin, altcoins, and DeFi markets shaping the broader crypto ecosystem. Her reporting is based on real-time market activity, price analysis, and major industry developments, and follows established editorial guidelines and fact-checking processes. Athulyamol holds a postgraduate degree in Communication. 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn