2026-01-16 08:20:24

#数字资产市场动态 Belgium's financial circle has brought an interesting piece of news — the country's second-largest bank, KBC, officially announced the opening of a cryptocurrency trading channel, becoming a pioneer for retail users in Belgium to buy and sell digital assets directly from traditional banks. This move marks a quiet shift in the attitude of mainstream European financial institutions towards the crypto market. By allowing retail trading, large banks are implicitly recognizing the compliance status of crypto assets. For ordinary users wanting to enter the crypto space, this provides a relatively safer entry point — no longer needing to worry about the reliability of small exchanges. Of course, the entry of traditional banks also means stricter regulatory frameworks, with more emphasis on user experience and security. Actions in Europe are also setting an example for financial institutions in other regions.

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DataPickledFish

· 6h ago

Traditional finance finally can't hold on anymore, haha. This move by KBC is like eating crab, but on the other hand, once banks enter the market and regulation catches up, retail investors might find it even more difficult...

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FomoAnxiety

· 14h ago

KBC's move is quite brilliant; traditional big banks have finally loosened up, and the legitimation of the crypto space is just around the corner. Bank entry is indeed attractive, but the fees will probably make us cry, and we'll be closely monitored. Europe is really paving the way; once other regions follow suit, the retail entry threshold will drop several levels. But on the other hand, after stricter regulation, will there still be the same level of freedom? I'm a bit worried. KBC daring to take risks shows that institutions are truly confident; this deal was worth the effort.

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 14h ago

Big banks are finally opening up. I wonder if small traders are now panicking haha --- When will it be our turn for KBC's moves? We've been waiting so long, flowers have withered --- A secure entrance is good, but I worry that once it opens, there will be all kinds of fees and pump-and-dump schemes --- European banks have approved it, so regulation should settle down now, right? --- Even Belgium's second-largest bank is here, which shows that institutions really think this is stable --- The problem is, if security is improved, does that mean freedom will be compromised? --- Traditional finance entering the scene—good or bad for us early players? --- Stricter regulation means the gray areas will disappear, which might not be good news for retail investors --- Banks will open direct channels, making buying coins as normal as buying stocks in the future --- Suddenly, I feel that the days of playing on small exchanges were a bit exciting

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tx_pending_forever

· 14h ago

KBC taking this step is considered a formal bow to the traditional financial circle. Europeans are like this—taking it slow, but once they move, it's serious. Retail investors can finally sleep peacefully, no longer worrying about whether those fly-by-night exchanges will run away with their funds. But to be fair, regulations for big banks entering the market will definitely follow, and the level of freedom will be reduced. Does this mean it's time for us to buy the dip? KBC opening this door will prompt other major banks to follow suit. The European demonstration effect is coming. Security and freedom—one has to be sacrificed for the other... How else can this business be done? Traditional finance is also starting to panic, after all, the growth rate of the crypto world is right there. The official announcement of big banks entering crypto proves what is meant by the trend of the times. What did those early small exchanges think? Now, seeing big banks entering the market...

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New_Ser_Ngmi

· 14h ago

KBC's move is interesting; traditional European finance has finally bowed down --- Big banks are starting to play with crypto, retail investors now have a backing, which is great --- Honestly, it's still the smell of money that's too tempting; if we don't follow suit soon, we'll really fall behind --- Regulators will follow up; the experience might not be as smooth as exchanges, but security definitely scores points --- This makes life even harder for small exchanges; users are all heading towards正规军 --- Europe is moving pretty fast; I wish we could do the same someday --- Laughing to death, those who called for a boycott before are now coming to share the pie --- Banking and crypto is an inevitable trend; it seems this wave really can't be stopped --- KBC is like a pioneer, but surely many will imitate later on --- Compliance is a good thing, but can we not make the fees too harsh?

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 14h ago

Large institutions entering the market is like this: security has improved but freedom has also been restricted, a trade-off must be made. --- KBC's recent actions indicate that institutions are finally dropping the pretense and taking this market seriously. --- Belgium taking the lead, other parts of Europe need to keep up or risk falling behind. --- Retail investors directly buying coins from banks? Feels like a lot of people will get caught in a trap. --- Stricter regulatory frameworks may not necessarily be a bad thing, at least it can reduce scams. --- Traditional banks entering the market, small exchanges are probably going to have a tough time. --- This still depends on subsequent fee rates and liquidity; otherwise, it's just a shell game.

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ProofOfNothing

· 14h ago

KBC's move was quite good, but to be honest, traditional banks need to be mentally prepared for increased regulation when entering the space. Compliance is compliance, and the level of freedom will definitely be somewhat restricted.

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