Following a comprehensive licensing and preparation process, Celsion Bank AG on 7 April 2026 started its operations as the newest Liechtenstein bank.
Celsion is a Liechtenstein bank licensed and supervised by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) under the Banking Act and under MiCAR servicing clients across the entire EU/EEA, Switzerland and other selected jurisdictions.
As a digital assets bank, Celsion focuses on clients active in digital assets, particularly asset managers, foundations, funds and other corporates with digital asset exposure. The Bank provides custody, trading, staking and transfer services combined with traditional banking services in a comprehensive integrated infrastructure.
The Management of Celsion Bank combines extensive experience in regulated banking, capital markets, audit, technology and risk management with hands-on expertise in digital assets. The organisation is led by CEO Dr. Markus Federspiel, alongside Mauro Casellini (CGO), Holger Schultes (COO), Harald Siegel (CFO) and Kevin Pekar (CRO), and is supported by a strong and experienced team across all key functions.
“Clients active in digital assets require a banking setup where trading, custody and payments operate seamlessly together. That is the infrastructure Celsion provides,” says Lee Weiss, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Dr. Markus Federspiel, CEO of Celsion Bank AG, adds: “We are not simply building another bank, but shaping a model that enables the long-term integration of traditional banking and digital assets within a fully regulated environment.”
The regulatory team of Niedermüller Attorneys (Matthias Niedermüller, Giuseppina Epicoco and Sophie Seliansky) advised Celsion throughout the licensing process and the preparations for the start of operations and proudly congratulates the entire team of Celsion for the successful start of operations.
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