Belgium's second-largest bank will launch compliant crypto trading services, granting access to 4 million users.

2026-01-15 21:40:12

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【Crypto World】Big event is coming! Belgium’s second-largest bank KBC is about to enter the scene. This financial giant with assets exceeding $300 billion plans to officially launch regulated cryptocurrency trading services on February 16, 2026.

Most importantly, KBC will become the first domestic bank in Belgium to offer such services under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. What does this mean? It signifies that Europe’s compliance framework is no longer just on paper but is being actively implemented by major institutions.

How will the service be launched? Through KBC’s subsidiary investment platform Bolero. Currently, this platform has 4 million users. Once crypto trading permissions are enabled, it will directly open the Web3 door for millions of ordinary investors.

From a traditional banking perspective, this is a signal that they are embracing digital assets. From a market perspective, it marks an increase in the maturity of the European crypto market. Regulatory friendliness + institutional backing + massive user base—these three factors coming together are quite different.

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BlockDetective

· 2h ago

Finally, a major move is happening. How much can KBC's move suppress the skepticism? Wow, 4 million users are jumping in directly. Europe is really about to take off. The MiCA framework is no longer just a showpiece; big institutions are starting to take it seriously, and this is the real signal. Wait, it won't go live until February 2026? We have to wait a bit longer... Is this the way to go for compliance? Traditional finance is completely shifting? Honestly, seeing KBC dare to do this, how much longer can other banks hide? Bolero's 4 million users are going to have a great time. Get ready for a wave of new retail investors entering. Europe is playing a big game, while the US is still bickering. Real institutional entry isn't just talk. Whoever gets the compliance benefits early will make money.

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GateUser-e51e87c7

· 2h ago

Damn, the major banks are finally getting serious. 4 million users are rushing into Web3. Europe is really about to take off now. We still have to wait more than a year until 2026, but this signal is already explosive enough. The MiCA framework is finally being truly implemented. KBC's move is clever—using an existing platform to enter, with no additional risk. Very smart. Wait, does this mean other big banks are also close? Everyone's waiting to see who will be the next to take the plunge. Honestly, when Bitcoin surged, everyone was talking about banks entering the market. Now that they actually have, no one is hyping it anymore. 4 million users—if they all shift to crypto... traditional finance is really about to be shaken. But to be honest, compliance is both an opportunity and a trap for us. It depends on how it ultimately gets implemented. Once this step is taken, Europe's crypto ecosystem is likely to change drastically. It feels like the whole world will have to adjust accordingly next.

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GasWaster

· 2h ago

No, 4 million users jumping on board directly, European banks finally can't hold back anymore --- The MiCA framework is finally being genuinely implemented, this is what compliance should be like, somewhat interesting --- Wait, will the Bolero platform really open up? I'm still a bit skeptical --- A giant with $300 billion entering the market, now institutions are really starting to play... damn --- Launching in 2026, that's too long, I might not be able to wait haha --- Europe is waking up, but what about the US? Feels like they're still dozing off --- 4 million users, if they all rush in, you'll have to queue to buy everything

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ZenChainWalker

· 2h ago

4 million users directly entering Web3, Europe is really coming now --- The MiCA framework is finally not just for show; banks are starting to take it seriously --- Launching in 2026? That’s a bit slow, brother --- I’ve heard of the Bolero platform; is it going to become a crypto exchange now? --- Big institutions entering the market are different; compliance is finally in place --- Belgian banks are acting so quickly; other European countries can’t sit still --- 4 million users; if all permissions are enabled, the European crypto scene will explode --- Finally, traditional finance is paying attention to us; I’m a bit touched --- The question is, what tokens will KBC list? Don’t just stick to BTC and ETH --- I just want to know how the fees are charged; don’t cut the leeks

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