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KBC Group Unveils Belgium’s First Regulated Crypto Trading Platform

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  • KBC Group introduced the first Belgian bank-regulated Bitcoin and Ether trading.

  • Taurus-PROTECT technology powers secure custody and internal compliance at KBC.

  • The crypto service operates entirely within KBC’s Bolero investment platform structure.
Ömer Ergin
Ömer Ergin 2 months ago
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KBC Group, one of Belgium’s largest financial institutions, has introduced a new regulated cryptocurrency trading service with the support of Swiss fintech firm Taurus. The bank rolled out direct access to Bitcoin and Ether for its retail customers, positioning itself as the first banking entity in Belgium to integrate digital assets under the region’s banking supervision.

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Regulated Crypto Services Arrive For Belgian ClientsSecurity, Compliance, And Closed-Loop Operations

Regulated Crypto Services Arrive For Belgian Clients

KBC Group, established as a leading integrated bank-insurer in Belgium and Central Europe, is known for its wide portfolio of retail and corporate financial services. In collaboration with Taurus, a Swiss company specializing in digital asset infrastructure for regulated institutions, the bank deployed Taurus-PROTECT as the core custody solution to enable secure crypto asset management for its clients.

KBC implemented this new service through its Bolero investment platform, which already serves a broad retail customer base with equities, funds, and bonds. The crypto addition allows customers to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum under a framework that adheres to the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The service went live last month, following a period of increasing client requests for digital asset access.

Security, Compliance, And Closed-Loop Operations

The bank developed its crypto trading feature following a so-called closed operating model. All transactions take place within the Bolero platform, and KBC maintains full custody of the assets. This means users cannot move their Bitcoin or Ether outside the platform, a structure aimed at minimizing risks associated with self-custody and suspected fraudulent activities.

With Taurus-PROTECT implemented, KBC can offer digital asset storage governed by institutional-grade security controls. The platform is designed to meet internal and external compliance standards aligned with EU laws for banking and digital asset custody. Retail clients access Bitcoin and Ethereum in an execution-only model, where they place trades that are directly executed and held within the bank’s ecosystem.

This approach, according to the bank, reduces the operational burden on customers and prevents common issues related to private key management. KBC emphasized that the same oversight and security procedures applied to traditional assets are applied to crypto holdings, ensuring consistency across its service offerings.

In a statement about the launch, Erik Luts, Chief Innovation Officer at KBC Group, noted that the decision emerged from client demand for crypto exposure under trusted banking conditions.

By collaborating with Taurus, KBC can offer robust crypto services with banking-security standards, utilizing the same control procedures for digital assets as for other client investments.

Taurus co-founder and Managing Partner Lamine Brahimi also commented on the initiative, recognizing KBC’s step as a first in Belgium.

We are proud to support KBC’s market-leading development in delivering regulated crypto storage and trading for retail customers, meeting institutional requirements for governance and compliance.

The service represents a significant advancement for crypto integration in Belgian finance, providing greater accessibility while complying with regulatory demands. KBC’s move is expected to influence the approach of other banks in Europe, especially as regulations like MiCAR take effect.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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