Internet Computer expands list of ICP support providers as Julius Bär adds custody service
The Internet Computer has updated its network economics page to include a broader range of exchanges, brokers, banks and custodians that support buying, managing and holding ICP, according to a post on X by Pierre Samaties.
The update gives users a wider view of financial institutions and service providers that offer access to ICP, reflecting the range of channels available for custody and investment services.
Among the additions is Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG, which now offers ICP custody to its clients through a collaboration with AMINA Bank. The arrangement places ICP within the custody services available through the Swiss private banking group.
Custody services have become an important part of digital asset adoption among institutional and private banking clients, particularly where regulated financial institutions are involved. Banks and custodians generally provide safekeeping, reporting and compliance services that differ from self-custody arrangements used by many retail users.
The Internet Computer website update does not indicate a change to the network’s underlying economic model. Instead, it expands the list of institutions that support ICP-related services, making it easier for users to identify providers that offer custody, brokerage or trading access.
Julius Bär has been gradually expanding its digital asset capabilities in recent years through partnerships with specialist firms, while AMINA Bank has focused on regulated digital asset banking and custody services.
The broader list of support providers may improve visibility for institutional and professional investors who prefer accessing digital assets through established financial intermediaries, although the availability of services can vary by jurisdiction and client eligibility requirements.
For ICP users, the update provides a clearer reference point for where custody and investment services are currently available across the banking, brokerage and custodial sectors.