KBC Bank unveils Bolero crypto trading on Jan 16, 2026; launch mid-February

On January 16, 2026, Belgium's KBC Bank said it will offer crypto trading to private investors via the Bolero platform, with rollout planned for mid-February under the EU's MiCAR framework. According to its press release, KBC filed a CASP notification and will begin with Bitcoin and Ethereum, operating a closed-loop model with strict KYC/KYT controls.