Copper, a London-based digital asset custodian backed by Barclays, is weighing a potential initial public offering as investor appetite for cryptocurrency infrastructure companies grows. The discussions, reported by CoinDesk citing sources close to the talks, implicate a lineup of heavyweight banks including Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Copper did not confirm active plans for a listing, with a spokesperson saying the firm is not currently planning an IPO, though they also declined to comment on whether early discussions are underway. Founded to provide institutional-grade custody, settlement and collateral management for digital assets, Copper aims to help financial institutions store and move crypto while mitigating counterparty risk. The company has previously built out a network of strategic relationships that position it as a core piece of the crypto infrastructure stack. In recent months, Copper’s profile has risen as institutions seek regulated, trustworthy on-ramp...