BPCE Launches Cryptocurrency Trading Services for Customers in France
BPCE begins offering BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC trading to 2 million clients in select regional banks, with nationwide expansion planned by 2026.
France’s second-largest banking group BPCE has launched cryptocurrency trading services for approximately 2 million customers through select regional banks, including Caisse d’Épargne Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur and Banque Populaire Île-de-France. Starting December 6, 2025, clients can buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and USD Coin (USDC) via the banks’ mobile apps. The rollout is managed by BPCE’s dedicated crypto unit Hexarq, which handles custody and offers in-app digital asset accounts with a €2.99 monthly fee and 1.5% commission per trade. BPCE plans to expand the service to all 25 regional entities by 2026, reaching about 12 million customers, as traditional lenders respond to competition from fintechs like Revolut and Bitpanda.
- BTC: Bitcoin, the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, operating on a decentralized blockchain.
- ETH: Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, used for transactions and smart contract operations on its blockchain network.
- USDC: USD Coin, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, designed to maintain a stable value.