Key Highlights
- Binance announces the launch of crypto-as-a-service (CaaS), a ready-to-use infrastructure solution for major financial institutions and brokerage firms.
- This infrastructure comes up with important services, including spot trading, futures contracts, liquidity provision, and digital asset custody.
- Selected licensed institutions will get early access to this platform from September 30
On September 29, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced the launch of crypto-as-a-service (CaaS), which is a “premium white-label solution” for financial institutions to offer crypto trading services.
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Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance, stated in an official press release that “The demand for digital assets is growing faster than ever, and traditional financial institutions can no longer afford to be on the sidelines. However, building crypto capabilities from scratch is complex, costly, and can be risky.”
“That’s why we created Crypto-as-a-Service — a turn-key solution that provides institutions with trusted, ready-made infrastructure. With its plug-and-play design, it’s incredibly easy to integrate, allowing institutions to focus on what matters most: their clients,” she added further.
“Ultimately, CaaS aims to broaden access to digital assets, reaching more users who may not yet be exposed to this asset class. We’re excited to help bridge the gap between traditional finance and the crypto world, empowering institutions to confidently embrace the future of finance,” she said.
What is CaaS Powered by Binance?
According to the official announcement from Binance, Caas is an end-to-end infrastructure that provides banks with Binance’s complete backend technology, including trading systems, asset storage, and compliance tools.
This infrastructure covers important services, including spot trading, futures contracts, liquidity provision, and digital asset custody. Not just this, it addresses one of the biggest hurdles for traditional banks, which is regulatory compliance and security. With this infrastructure, banks will get a complete management dashboard to monitor trading activity, set customer fees, and manage accounts.
This means a traditional bank can now let its customers trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum while the bank maintains full control over customer relationships and branding by using Binance’s CaaS.
The development comes as major financial institutions globally are increasingly exploring digital asset offerings. However, they are also cautious about the technical complexity and regulatory challenges involved.
One of the major features in this infrastructure allows institutions to match trades between their own customers first, keeping more revenue within the ecosystem while still having access to Binance’s global liquidity when needed. The system also includes sophisticated client management tools, allowing banks to create different service tiers and customized trading experiences for their customers.
Early access to this platform will start from September 30 for selected licensed institutions, with extensive availability expected by the end of the year.
This announcement comes after the cryptocurrency exchange’s recent moves to partner with traditional finance rather than competing directly.
Major Financial Institutions Prepare to Launch Crypto Trading Service
Traditional banks worldwide are now rushing to offer cryptocurrency-related services to their customers. After struggling to gain mainstream adoption for years, the cryptocurrency market has become a key priority for financial institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia.
According to CoinMarketCap, the collective market capitalization of crypto is standing at around $3.91 trillion.
This new trend comes as regulatory frameworks become clearer, particularly with Europe’s MiCA regulations and policy changes in the United States. Industry analysts estimate that over 50 major banks are now actively developing or launching crypto services, which is more than double the number from just last year.
In the United States, more than half of the largest banks are now moving into crypto. JPMorgan Chase is testing stablecoins and tokenized deposits through its Onyx platform. Citigroup is running blockchain pilots on Solana for asset tokenization. Morgan Stanley has partnered with technology firm Zerohash to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through its E-Trade platform starting next year.
European banks are moving even faster, thanks to clearer regulations. Spain’s Banco Santander just launched crypto trading for German customers, offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies. The service will soon expand to Spain and other markets, serving the bank’s 175 million global customers. German banking giants like Deutsche Bank and DZ Bank are also rolling out crypto custody and trading services through 2026.
The trend extends beyond trading. Banks are developing digital asset custody services, testing stablecoins, and building blockchain infrastructure. BNY Mellon and State Street are already safeguarding digital assets for clients, with industry projections suggesting top custodians could handle trillions in crypto assets by year’s end.