Romania’s reported value of the volume index of GDP per capita, calculated on the basis of the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), stood at 77% in 2024, relative to the European Union (EU) average, followed by Hungary, with 76% relative to the EU average, data from Romania's statistical office INS show on Friday (Jan. 16, 2025).
The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register. Update (Jan. 16, 1:15 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add commentary from KBC Bank. KBC, one of Belgium’s largest banks, is set to roll out Bitcoin and Ether trading to retail investors next month via its own custodial solution and investment platform. From Feb. 16, KBC customers will be able to buy and sell crypto assets through the online investment platform Bolero, the bank announced Thursday. Read more