French BPCE to launch in-app trading for BTC, ELD and USDC
French bank heavyweight BPCCCHER is preparing to introduce its millions of retail customers to one of the first major European banks to offer digital assets.
According to a report from Big Whale, the group will allow users to buy Ethereum (ATC) and USDC (USDC) and USADC (ADC) and USDC.DC.DC starting Monday.
The first scale covers the customers of the four regional banks, the banking services pop-up and France and Cassis d'Pédon and ed Azur: – They reached 2 million customers. BPCE plans to expand the service gradually to 2002 in the region to 20026 in the region, and eventually it will be available for a 12 million-million retail base.
Bank insurance is the biggest whale that has been reported, which is planned to monitor how to perform the service “before you scratch”.
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BPCE paid in-app Crypto accounts
According to the report, it will be done in the digital asset accounts in the banking applications managed by Rackarq applications managed by Chexarqs BPPTO subsidiary. The account has a monthly fee of at least $1.16 with 10.16 euros ($3.48) and 1.5% ($3.48). Users can access the service without the need for an external exchange or a third-party wallet.
Competition comes from traditional banks and BPCE activity in Europe and Civestro, such as Worship, Growth, Bookstack and Business Republic.
Many European institutions have taken similar measures. Bibiva allows Spanish customers to buy, sell and hold directly in the application, supported by home security. Stanandander's digital arm Winter, for five cryptocurrencies, the Vienna-based unit of the Railfeise Bank to bring retail services to the retail customer, Bilnanda will offer five cryptocurrencies with a reduction.
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France to tax crypto as a “qualified asset”.
Last month, French lawmakers unanimously approved an amendment that would cover certain real estate, luxury goods, and digital assets like Simpto.
Under the amendment, individuals with “ineligible assets” of more than $2.3 million in income will face a new flat 1% tax, a change from today's real estate tax. The expanded tax base includes digital assets. The goal must pass the Senate as part of the 2026 budget process before becoming law.
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