PANews reported on February 27th that, according to Crowdfund Insider, Citigroup announced plans to launch a Bitcoin custody solution for institutional clients later in 2026, embedding Bitcoin directly into its core banking operations. The new platform will extend traditional tax reporting, regulatory compliance, and risk management processes to Bitcoin holdings, allowing investors to manage their Bitcoin positions within a unified system just like they would manage stocks or bonds. The platform supports 24/7 operation, SWIFT global transfers, and API connectivity, and is designed for institutional participants such as pension funds and insurance companies. The bank will build its own technology stack, including the Citigroup Integrated Digital Asset Platform, initially launching core custody functionality and gradually expanding to advanced services that enhance asset segregation and collateral management.



A total of 167 workdays have passed since Trump’s inauguration — though David Sacks’ team reportedly insists he has been cautious not to exceed his limit. A spokesperson for US AI and crypto czar David Sacks has refuted the idea that he may have breached his 130-day limit as a special government employee, following scrutiny from several US lawmakers.The spokesperson for Sacks told CNBC on Wednesday that he carefully manages his SGE days to ensure that he stays under the limit and that those days don’t have to be in a row.It comes after Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and other US lawmakers questioned whether Sacks exceeded the number of days under his short-term federal appointment. Read more