Spain’s Bankinter invests in Bit2me, joining a $34.9 million (€30 million) funding round to pursue technological synergies and EU expansion.
Bankinter Joins Funding Round, Takes Stake in Bit2me to Boost EU Crypto Expansion
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Bankinter has agreed to acquire a stake in Bit2me and joins the €30 million round announced in August, with the deal announced 14 January 2026; the investment aims to explore technological and knowledge synergies and develop distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions alongside a national technology partner. Bit2me, which obtained a European regulatory license on 29 July 2025, will use partner support to accelerate expansion across the European Union and to strengthen presence in Argentina and other Latin American markets.
Bankinter says the move reflects its ongoing commitment to tech innovation and venture investments and will enable the bank to integrate Bit2me’s crypto infrastructure and expertise rather than compete; Bit2me CFO Pablo Casadío says, “This alliance ratifies that the banking sector can leverage our deep know‑how to enhance its offering.” Availability and rollout depend on regulatory and partnership implementations in each jurisdiction.
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🧭 FAQs
• What stake did Bankinter acquire in Spain? Bankinter acquired a minority stake in Bit2me as part of the €30 million round.
• When did Bit2me obtain its EU regulatory license? Bit2me received its European regulatory license on 29 July 2025.
• How will this affect Bit2me’s EU expansion? The investment will help Bit2me accelerate expansion across the European Union.
• Which other strategic investors back Bit2me? Strategic backers include Telefónica, Inveready, Investcorp, Tether, BBVA, Unicaja and Cecabank.
