Hexarq, a cryptocurrency subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, has received regulatory approval from France’s Financial Markets Authority to offer crypto services to its 35 million customers in 2025. This approval allows Hexarq to provide custody, buying, and selling services for digital assets under French law, reflecting BPCE’s cautious approach to digital finance. BPCE aims to offer secure and regulated options for customers interested in crypto platforms through Hexarq, which is one of the few regulated entities in France authorized to offer comprehensive crypto services. Additionally, BPCE’s investment banking division, Natixis, is focusing on blockchain innovation, including issuing a €100 million bond on the blockchain to explore tokenization and digital market infrastructure. While BPCE’s strategy includes retail crypto adoption through Hexarq and institutional market transformation through blockchain, the launch of crypto services in 2025 is not guaranteed and will depend on ongoing risk assessments.
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