Spanish Bank BBVA Launches Cryptocurrency Trading and Custody Services for Retail Customers

BlockBeats News, July 7th, according to The Fintech Times, Spain's second-largest bank BBVA has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody services for retail customers through its mobile app, further expanding its regulated digital asset services in Europe.

This service was launched after filing for regulatory approval with the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) in March 2025 and is currently available to all customers of legal age.

The service allows customers to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies within BBVA's existing digital banking environment. BBVA has fully integrated this service into its own app, without relying on any third-party platforms or custody providers. Customers can initiate transactions on their own, and the bank does not provide investment advice.