bunq Crossed €100 Million in Crypto Trades
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Today’s FinTech story hits close to home for this Amsterdam native.
Bunq, Europe’s second-largest neobank, just crossed €100 million in crypto trades across over 500,000 transactions since launching its crypto offering last April.
As one of the first European banks to offer crypto services, bunq is making life easier for those taking their first steps with trading. In 2026 alone, the platform saw a 41% increase in total signups.
This week, bunq continued its user-centric innovation with the launch of Stocks Baskets, making it easy for beginners to start investing.
The new feature enables users to build personalized baskets of stocks and ETFs aligned to user interests, such as ‘Tech’, ‘Green’, and ‘Popular’.
“The place where your money grows should feel safe, understandable, and familiar,” said Joe Wilson, Chief Evangelist at bunq. “Investing shouldn't feel like a leap into the unknown, so we're equipping users with clarity and control so they can focus on what truly matters to them.
Bunq's installment plans let users automate investments into curated baskets, stripping away the hassle of traditional banking while steadily building long-term wealth.
Europe's digital banking battle rages on. Recall Monzo's fresh Irish license and Revolut's latest product blitz just weeks ago.
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