Bunq bank adds crypto investing to its app
Over 65% of Europeans want a single app for banking and crypto, according to research by Bunq.
Dutch digital bank Bunq has launched a cryptocurrency trading feature, allowing users to invest in over 300 digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.
The service, called Bunq Crypto, is now live in six European countries, with further expansion planned.
CEO Ali Niknam said the decision was driven by customer demand and a more supportive regulatory environment. The feature is powered by Kraken, one of the largest crypto exchanges globally.
Bunq plans to expand the crypto service across the European Economic Area, as well as to the UK and the US. The move reflects a wider trend among financial firms to offer all-in-one platforms that integrate banking, saving and investing.
According to Bunq’s research, 65% of Europeans want a single app to manage traditional and digital finance.
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