KBC Bank | Crypto

The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register. Update (Jan. 16, 1:15 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add commentary from KBC Bank. KBC, one of Belgium’s largest banks, is set to roll out Bitcoin and Ether trading to retail investors next month via its own custodial solution and investment platform. From Feb. 16, KBC customers will be able to buy and sell crypto assets through the online investment platform Bolero, the bank announced Thursday. Read more

Belgium’s KBC Bank plans to let retail customers invest in Bitcoin and Ether via its Bolero platform, pending regulatory approval later this year. Update (July 2 at 11:03 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include comments from KBC Bank. KBC Bank, one of Belgium’s largest financial institutions, is preparing to allow its customers to invest in cryptocurrencies through its Bolero subsidiary. Bolero, an online investment platform operated by KBC, will roll out access to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) investments on its platform later this year, KBC confirmed to Cointelegraph. Read more