Kraken Expands European Reach Through Partnership with Bunq Neobank

In a significant move for the crypto banking sector, Netherlands-based neobank Bunq has partnered with Kraken to launch a cryptocurrency investment service across six European markets. This integration allows Bunq’s 17 million users to trade over 300 digital assets directly via its mobile banking platform. The collaboration underscores Kraken’s growing institutional footprint as it eyes a potential public listing in 2026.

European Neobank Bunq Partners with Kraken to Launch Crypto Investment Service

Netherlands-based digital bank Bunq has integrated Kraken’s cryptocurrency trading infrastructure to offer crypto investment services across six European markets. The collaboration gives Bunq’s 17 million users access to over 300 digital assets through its mobile banking platform.

The service launches amid growing institutional adoption, with Kraken reportedly preparing for a potential public listing in 2026. Bunq’s 2024 financials show $8 billion in user deposits, signaling strong demand for its hybrid banking model that combines traditional finance with crypto accessibility.

Bunq Partners with Kraken to Launch Crypto Trading Across Europe

Dutch neobank Bunq, the EU’s second-largest digital bank, is making a strategic move into cryptocurrency trading through a partnership with Kraken. The collaboration will offer seamless access to over 300 digital assets for Bunq’s 17 million European users.

Initial rollout targets six key markets—Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium—with plans for rapid EEA expansion. The service, dubbed Bunq Crypto, promises instant account setup and features major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL).

Market demand drove the decision, according to company statements. The partnership leverages Kraken’s exchange infrastructure while capitalizing on Bunq’s established retail banking footprint—a notable convergence of traditional and crypto finance.