Dutch neobank Bunq today launched a crypto trading service for over\u00a0300 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.<\/span><\/p>\n The service launches today and is available to Bunq users in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium. It\u2019s offered via Kraken, one of the world\u2019s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bunq plans to \u201cgradually expand\u201d the offering to the rest of the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOur users across the world have long waited for a simple, safe, and straightforward way to invest in digital assets,\u201d said Ali Niknam, the bank\u2019s founder and CEO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n European tech superstars: Hear from Datasnipper, Hugging Face, Philips & many more<\/p>\n Join 1000s of founders, investors and innovation champions at TNW Conference on June 19 & 20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Niknam \u2014\u00a0who will reveal his growth strategy at <\/span>TNW Conference<\/span><\/a> on June 20 \u2014 founded Bunq in 2012. The Dutch unicorn company has grown to become Europe\u2019s second-largest neobank, with over 17 million registered users, behind only Revolut\u2019s 50 million users.<\/span><\/p>\n The launch of its first crypto offering follows a period of strong growth for Bunq. <\/span>The company reported \u20ac85.3mn in profits for 2024, marking its second consecutive year of profitability and a 65% jump from the previous year.<\/span> It has also recently app<\/a>lied for banking licences<\/span> in the UK<\/span> and <\/span>the US<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n With its expansion into crypto trading, however, Bunq is entering a crowded market. The platform will compete with heavyweights, including Revolut \u2014 the continent\u2019s leading neobank and<\/span> most valuable fintech<\/span>. <\/span>Revolut has been offering crypto trading since 2017, allowing users to buy, hold, and exchange digital assets within its app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Neobanks typically make money off crypto by charging transaction fees on trades or conversions. While the crypto market has been notoriously <\/span>volatile<\/span> in recent years, it\u2019s widely<\/a> predicted<\/a> to grow substantially over the next decade.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to watch Ali Niknam\u2019s talk or anything else on the <\/i>packed agenda<\/i><\/a>\u00a0for <\/i>TNW Conference<\/i><\/a>, we have a special offer for you. Use the code TNWXMEDIA<\/a>2025 at the checkout to get 30% off <\/i>your ticket<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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