KBC Group to Debut Regulated Crypto Trading in February 2026, a First in Belgium

On 16 January 2026, Belgium's second-largest lender KBC Group was reported to be preparing a launch of cryptocurrency trading for customers in February 2026. The regulated service, integrated into the Bolero investment platform and aligned with the EU's MiCA framework, would make KBC the first Belgian bank to offer direct, compliant access to digital assets.