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Today marks a historic shift in European finance. Groupe BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group, has officially launched digital asset services for retail customers. This is not a niche app; this is a major institution where millions of citizens hold their savings, now offering direct purchases of $BTC , $ETH , and $SOL .

The "reputational risk" era for European banking is over. BPCE has integrated a crypto wallet directly into its existing banking interface, handling all custody and compliance. This removes the technical barrier to entry for millions. Notably, the inclusion of Solana alongside BTC and ETH signals its graduation to "Blue Chip" status in the eyes of traditional finance.

This move puts immense pressure on competitors like BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank to follow suit or risk customer churn. It validates the European MiCA regulatory framework as a business driver, contrasting sharply with US regulatory ambiguity.

We expect a rollout expansion to all regional banks through 2026. First-week volume numbers will be a key indicator of true retail appetite for bank-custodied crypto.
While purists argue "Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins," this is the "real-world adoption" event that bridges TradFi and DeFi, potentially onboarding the masses who value convenience over sovereignty.

Would you trust a traditional bank to hold your crypto keys?
Yes, it's saferNo, self-custody onlyDepends on the bank

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