Israel’s Bank Leumi is planning to launch crypto trading services in 2027, according to a report originally published by eGamers.io. The planned offering would bring digital-asset trading into the orbit of one of Israel’s established banking institutions, reflecting continued interest among traditional financial firms in providing regulated access to crypto markets.
Galaxy is expected to power the service behind the scenes, the report said. Galaxy is a digital-asset-focused financial services company whose business spans areas including trading, investment management and infrastructure for institutional clients. The reported arrangement suggests Bank Leumi would rely on specialist crypto-market capabilities rather than build every component of a trading operation internally.
Crypto trading services offered through banks can matter because they may give customers a more familiar channel for accessing digital assets, while placing additional emphasis on operational controls, custody and compliance. The report did not provide further details on the products that may be available, the structure of the service, or the approvals required before a 2027 launch.
The proposed timeline remains forward-looking. Any eventual rollout would depend on Bank Leumi’s execution and the applicable regulatory framework for digital-asset activity in Israel.
