Whale: Bank BPCE will open access to its clients for investments in cryptocurrency starting in 2025.
BPCE is one of the largest banks in Europe and the second-largest bank in France.
Client base: over 35 million people.
Assets under management (AUM): 1.079 billion euros.
Support for crypto assets will be implemented through its subsidiary Hexarq, which has received the status of digital asset service provider (PSAN) from AMF.