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BBVA, the second largest bank in Spain, has received permission from the regulator CNMV to trade in Bitcoin and Ethereum. This has been made possible by the new MiCA regulation in the EU, which opens the door for cryptocurrencies in the traditional banking sector. Since 2020, BBVA has been preparing for this step, and from March 2025, customers will be able to buy, sell, and store crypto assets through the bank's mobile app. Services will initially be available to a limited group, but will eventually spread to everyone. This is another step towards the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies in Europe.