Digital Assets
Innovation is in our DNA
Since 2019, Arab Bank Switzerland (ABS) has been proudly offering our clients exposure to the significant opportunities presented by digital assets.
ABS seamlessly bridge the exciting world of open finance with the reliability of regulated Swiss banking, leveraging the best of both worlds.
Our comprehensive one-stop crypto shop, from brokerage to custody, is founded on three key commitments.
- An uncompromising focus on your asset security & personal privacy
- Giving you access to the best market execution
- Providing a service that reflects the latest innovations in the digital assets space
ABS has something to offer wherever you are on your journey into this exciting new asset class.
Taking your first steps?
We cater to the particular needs of financial institutions, corporations, foundations, family offices and high-net-worth individuals seeking initial exposure to digital assets in a secure, supportive and flexible environment.
Expert advisory service
Our market analysts scrutinise on-chain and off-chain data, applying machine learning and carefully monitoring economic narratives. Bespoke investment strategies are tailored to your risk appetite and preferred level of control, targeting disruptive capability, business potential, and user adoption.
Tailored services for early investors
Our team has a decade of experience in the blockchain industry and a deep understanding of digital assets and in-house compliance, ensuring fast and smooth account opening, whether you are a founder, miner, long-term holder, investor or trader.
A Full-Suite Digital Assets Service
Our digital assets solutions cover all aspects of investing, including trading, passive income, loans and legacy planning. Digital assets are fully segregated per client and they are off balance sheet, offering:
Trading
ABS aggregates liquidity from major exchanges and market makers, guaranteeing resilience, deep liquidity and fast execution, while offering an algorithmic approach for mid-to-large orders covering a wide range of layer 1 coins and ERC-20 tokens.
Loans
Leverage the value of your Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH) with competitive loan-to-value ratios up to 40%. Whether for a real estate acquisition, portfolio diversification or leveraging a position.
Staking
Staking is primarily associated with the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. It offers participants a way to earn rewards while contributing to the network’s security and decentralisation.
Earn a passive return on Tezos; Staking for Polkadot and yield-bearing ERC-20 tokens are on our roadmap; Ethereum and Solana are coming.
Legacy Planning
Our specialists can provide estate plans tailored to the unique requirements of digital assets.
Audit & Tax Reporting
Easy reconciliation for efficient accounting, saving time with bank statements.
Digital Assets Portfolio Explorer
Our in-house portfolio explorer (IOS / Android) gives you a holistic, 360-degree, real-time view of all your digital assets wealth, whether in safekeeping by ABS, or by adding your external wallets and NFTs.
Navigate through market events thanks to our AI-curated news and helpful educational content.
Certified Digital Assets Custody
ABS keeps your digital assets safe on-premises, utilising Taurus-protect, one of the world’s most secure storage solutions.
Certified to Level 3 Federal Information Processing Standard, ABS custody features physical tamper-resistance, identity-based authentication and private key encryption.
Arab Bank Switzerland is certified ISAE 3402 (type II) in key generation and key management to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and protect your digital assets with the highest industry standards.
Deposit and withdraw securely through authorised addresses. Your assets are fully segregated and off-balance sheet.
Embracing Digital Art Culture
Our commitment to digital assets goes beyond our world-leading offering. This exciting new medium allows ABS to express its cross-cultural heritage through the Arab Bank Switzerland Collection and our patronage of the emerging space through the ABS Digital Art Prize.
