<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>KBC Bank in Belgium is set to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients through its Bolero app this fall, becoming the first major Belgian bank to offer in-house crypto trading.</li><li>The bank is seeking recognition as a crypto-asset service provider and is implementing educational tools to assist retail clients in understanding digital asset investing.</li><li>Other major Belgian banks like Belfius and ING are cautious about entering the crypto space, while KBC's move coincides with the upcoming MiCA regulations that aim to facilitate digital asset services for European banks.</li><li>The regulatory changes, including the MiCA framework, are expected to make it easier for banks to offer crypto products without extensive legal complexities, potentially paving the way for increased adoption and demand for digital assets among consumers.</li></ul>

Belgium’s KBC Bank to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading to Retail Clients This Fall

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