Bankinter Takes Minority Stake in Bit2Me as Spanish Banks Warm to Crypto
Bankinter SA has acquired a minority stake in Bit2Me as part of a €30 million funding round, marking one of the first strategic crypto moves by a Spanish incumbent bank. The Madrid-based exchange, which holds MiCA registration for EU-wide operations, will collaborate with Bankinter on distributed ledger technology integration.
Tether joined the funding round, underscoring institutional interest in compliant crypto infrastructure. Bit2Me's regulatory positioning and Bankinter's conservative approach reflect a broader European trend of banks opting for partnerships over direct crypto exposure.