European investors eye banks with crypto access

A survey by Börse Stuttgart Digital found that 35% of European investors would consider switching banks to access better cryptocurrency services.

The study, covering around 6,000 investors across Germany, Italy, Spain, and France, highlights growing demand for crypto integration within traditional banking relationships.

“Trust and clear regulation are essential for the next phase of crypto adoption in Europe,”

Said Matthias Voelkel, pointing to the role of regulatory clarity.

Despite rising interest, 76% of respondents said crypto remains insufficiently regulated, while over 60% reported lacking knowledge about digital assets.

The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation has helped improve sentiment, with nearly half of investors saying it increased trust in crypto.

Adoption varies across countries, with Spain leading at nearly 28% ownership, followed by Germany, Italy, and France.

The findings suggest crypto is becoming a competitive factor for banks, even as regulatory clarity and education remain critical to broader adoption.