Deutsche Boerse's Clearstream will begin offering cryptocurrency custody and settlement services for institutional clients starting next month, focusing on bitcoin and ether. This expansion follows the introduction of their own crypto trading platform for institutional investors last year. Clearstream's service will integrate crypto trading from multiple venues, with Deutsche Boerse's subsidiary Crypto Finance acting as sub-custodian. This move aligns with the broader trend among European financial institutions to engage in cryptocurrencies, particularly following the European Union's introduction of the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) in 2023.