Bankinter Takes Strategic Stake in Bit2Me to Deepen DLT and Crypto Collaboration
Bankinter has joined the shareholder structure of Bit2Me later than reaching an agreement to participate in the Spanish crypto firm’s €30 million funding round, originally announced in August. The investment positions Bankinter alongside leading strategic and institutional partners as Bit2Me accelerates its European and Latin American growth plans.
The move reflects Bankinter’s broader strategy of investing in technology-driven financial innovation, with a particular focus on distributed ledger technology (DLT) and regulated digital asset infrastructure. Through the partnership, both firms will explore technological synergies and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
For Bit2Me, the addition of Bankinter further strengthens its capital base following the receipt of its European regulatory licence in mid-2025, reinforcing its status as a regulated in the EU.
Bankinter’s investment signals growing alignment between traditional banks and regulated crypto firms, with collaboration replacing competition as institutions look to offer .
Strategic Investment Focused on Technology and DLT
The primary objective of Bankinter’s investment is to develop technological and knowledge-based synergies with Bit2Me. By taking a stake in the company, the bank positions itself alongside a domestic technology partner with deep expertise in .
Bankinter has consistently used venture capital investments to anticipate shifts in the financial landscape, particularly in areas where regulation and technology intersect. The enables the bank to explore DLT-based answers while leveraging Bit2Me’s established crypto infrastructure.
This approach reflects a broader trend among European banks, which are increasingly opting to collaborate with regulated fintech and crypto-native firms rather than build capabilities entirely in-house.
Fueling Bit2Me’s European and LATAM Expansion
The investment comes at a pivotal moment for Bit2Me. Having obtained its European regulatory licence on July 29, the company is now positioned to scale its services across the EU under a harmonised regulatory framework.
Backed by strategic partners including Telefónica, Inveready, Investcorp, Tether, BBVA, Unicaja and Cecabank, Bit2Me plans to accelerate expansion throughout Europe while also strengthening its footprint in Argentina and other Latin American markets.
The reinforced capital structure supports Bit2Me’s ambition to consolidate its position as a leading crypto services provider in both Europe and the Spanish-speaking world, combining regulatory compliance with scalable infrastructure.
Banking and Crypto Converge Through Partnership
Pablo Caupsetío, CFO of Bit2Me, said the agreement demonstrates how banks and crypto firms can integrate complementary strengths. He noted that financial institutions can leverage Bit2Me’s industry expertise to enhance their own offerings rather than compete directly.
According to Caupsetío, Europe now presents a favourable environment for regulated crypto adoption, and Bit2Me’s technological and regulatory foundations make it a natural partner for viewking to provide clients with secure access to digital assets.
For Bankinter, the deal reinforces its long-standing reputation as a digital pioneer in Spanish banking, while for Bit2Me it marks another step in bridging traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem under a regulated, collaborative model.
