KBC Bank To Launch MiCA-Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium
KBC Bank will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for Belgian retail investors next month under the MiCA regulation.Summary
KBC, a major Belgian bank, announced it will begin offering Bitcoin and Ether trading to retail customers starting February 16 through its Bolero investment platform. This service will utilize the bank's proprietary custodial solution and is being launched in compliance with the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
KBC claims to be the first Belgian bank meeting MiCA requirements, having submitted a full Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) notification. However, the article notes that as of the publication, Belgian authorities have not yet issued any MiCA licenses, despite Belgium's implementing law becoming legally effective on January 3, 2026, designating the FSMA and NBB as oversight authorities.
KBC's Chief Innovation Officer, Erik Luts, stated the offering makes innovation accessible within a regulated framework. This launch follows an initial announcement from July 2025, which was contingent on regulatory approval.
(Source：Cointelegraph)