ABN AMRO is accelerating its digital innovation approach with two major milestones. The German subsidiary of the bank, Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody, has secured a MiCAR licence, enabling crypto custody services for institutional clients under the new EU regulatory framework. At the same time, ABN AMRO has completed its first international Smart Derivative Contract (SDC) transaction in collaboration with DZ BANK, using blockchain technology to reduce contract risks and improve efficiency.