Bunq Expands Financial Services With New Crypto Trading Platform, Partnering with Kraken

Financial technology company Bunq is launching a crypto trading platform for its European user base. This move expands the bank’s offerings and allows users to trade over 300 crypto assets instantly after opening an account, in six European countries including the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium. The service will be powered by Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. Bunq cites high customer demand for crypto services as a key motivator for this launch. The company expects to offer trading services across the U.S and U.K. in the near future, after securing relevant operating licenses.