🏦 French Banking Giant BPCE to Let Millions Buy Bitcoin Directly
BPCE, one of France’s largest banking groups, is rolling out direct crypto trading for customers — allowing them to buy and sell BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC straight from their banking app starting December 8, 2025.
The service will first launch across four regional banks (covering ~2 million customers) before expanding nationwide in 2026.
Trading will run through a dedicated digital asset account operated by BPCE’s subsidiary Hexarq, with a €2.99 monthly fee and about 1.5% trading fee per transaction.
The move comes as France prepares for full MiCA implementation — marking a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption inside Europe’s traditional financial system. ⚡️
💭 What do you think — will direct access from major banks finally bridge traditional finance with crypto at scale? 👇
