KBC’s Bolero to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading to Belgian Retail Investors

Published at 2026-01-16 07:45:27

Belgian bank KBC announced that its online brokerage Bolero will roll out regulated cryptocurrency buy-and-sell trading for retail customers in Belgium in the week of 16 February 2026. The offering is presented as a compliant, bank-backed service aimed at making crypto access easier for KBC’s existing client base through Bolero’s platform.

The launch is notable because it expands mainstream, regulated entry points into crypto in a major EU market, which could reassure more conservative retail investors and lift overall adoption. KBC has not yet specified which tokens, custody arrangements, or fee structure will apply, so prospective users should review the firm’s disclosures when published. Regulators and market participants will watch how the service balances consumer protection with broader crypto access.

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