Overview
- The feature went live on December 9 for eligible PNC Private Bank customers inside the bank’s digital platform.
- Coinbase supplies custody, trade execution, and compliance behind the scenes while PNC keeps the client relationship and interface.
- Access is limited to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients at launch, and the service supports only Bitcoin.
- The rollout follows a partnership formally announced in July 2025 after development dating back to 2021, with PNC signaling broader access and added capabilities in future phases.
- Coinbase shares ticked higher after the announcement as investors responded to the bank-integrated crypto access and a stronger Bitcoin market.