The integration will occur within the Leumi Trade capital markets app, providing a secure and regulated environment for digital transactions. Customers of both the main bank and its mobile-focused division, PEPPER, will utilize GalaxyOne Institutional, a platform designed to provide banking institutions with robust execution and custody services. The bank has also secured a separate agreement with Galaxy’s custody infrastructure arm to manage the underlying asset storage.
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Bank Leumi to Launch Israel’s First Regulated Digital Asset Trading
Bank Leumi has partnered with Galaxy Digital to become the first major lender in Israel to offer customers direct access to digital asset trading. Starting in early 2027, users will be able to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana directly through the bank's mobile application.
Maya Ravia, head of strategy at Bank Leumi, described the move as a cornerstone of the bank's innovation strategy, emphasizing the necessity of offering regulated pathways into the evolving global financial system. Lior Lamesh, CEO of Galaxy Israel, noted that the collaboration aims to provide the foundational trust required for institutions to enter the digital space, betting that early adoption will define the future of local banking.
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