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KBC Bank one of Belgium’s largest financial institutions is preparing to open crypto investment to its customers through its Bolero platform according to local outlet L’Echo. Bolero the online investment arm of KBC will roll out Bitcoin and Ether investment options later this year with regulatory approval expected by autumn. A KBC spokesperson confirmed that investors will be able to buy Bitcoin and Ether directly in a secure environment with a focus on education security and regulatory compliance.
The move would make KBC the first major Belgian bank to offer retail crypto services according to the report. Currently most Belgian customers rely on foreign platforms like Binance Coinbase and OKX or fintech apps such as Revolut and N26 to trade cryptocurrencies.
European banks have been moving deeper into crypto with Deutsche Bank and Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe in Germany also reportedly planning to launch their own crypto services in coming months. This trend shows growing confidence in crypto as a legitimate investment class supported by strong interest from retail clients seeking secure regulated options.
