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KBC Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Access for Retail Clients via Bolero
Belgium’s largest financial institution, KBC Bank, has announced plans to offer retail crypto access for Bitcoin and Ether through its Bolero platform. The launch is contingent on regulatory approval, which the bank expects to receive in autumn 2025.
Once approved, KBC Bank will allow customers to invest in cryptocurrency under a regulated framework focused on security, education, and protection tools. This move would make it the first major Belgian bank to directly support cryptocurrency investments for retail users, as most Belgians currently rely on foreign exchanges or investment apps.
The Bolero platform, owned by KBC Bank, will integrate Bitcoin and Ether into its existing investment interface, enabling clients to manage digital assets alongside their traditional investments. The new crypto access will utilize the same Bolero structure already familiar to existing clients, ensuring a seamless transition.
KBC’s entry into the sector may bring more regulated options within the country, aligned with Belgium’s implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
Source: coinchapter.com
