Bankinter Backs Bit2Me in €30 Million Crypto Funding Surge

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Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Key Takeaways

Bankinter joined Tether and BBVA in Bit2Me’s €30 million funding round to help expand its fintech services across Spain and the EU;
Bit2Me became the first Spanish-speaking crypto firm approved by CNMV under MiCA rules in July 2025;
Bit2Me’s CFO said the deal shows that banks can use the exchange’s crypto expertise rather than compete with it.

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Bankinter Backs Bit2Me in €30 Million Crypto Funding Surge

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Bankinter, one of Spain’s main banks, has bought a small stake in Bit2Me, a local cryptocurrency exchange.

The announcement came after Bit2Me closed a 30 million-euro ($35 million) funding round in August.

That round included Tether USDT $0.9985 and BBVA and was aimed at helping Bit2Me grow its presence in Spain and across the European Union.

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According to Bankinter, its investment goal is to share technology and expertise with Bit2Me. The bank said it wants to support Bit2Me’s plans to expand its fintech services both locally and within the EU.

Among European crypto firms, Bit2Me ranks among the largest. It sits fourth on the list of publicly known rounds, behind three previous fundings by the Austrian exchange Bitpanda, which secured $263 million, $170 million, and $52 million in separate rounds.

Bit2Me also holds a special place in Spain’s crypto industry. In July 2025, it became the first Spanish-speaking fintech to receive official approval from Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) as a crypto-asset service provider under the EU’s new MiCA rules.

Bit2Me’s chief financial officer, Pablo Casadío, said the partnership shows that banks can benefit from Bit2Me’s experience in the crypto industry.

Casadío added that the company’s technical foundation and regulatory compliance make it a trusted partner for large financial institutions exploring digital assets.

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