Cecabank, a Spanish banking group, has officially launched a regulated infrastructure for cryptocurrency custody and trading aimed at financial institutions. The platform, developed in collaboration with Bit2Me, enables banks and other entities to offer crypto-asset services under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. Renta 4 Banco is among the first clients to utilize this infrastructure for its own digital asset trading offering.
This move follows Cecabank obtaining authorization from Spain’s securities regulator, the CNMV, in July 2025, along with registration with the Bank of Spain as a crypto-asset service provider. The bank has also initiated the European passporting process to expand its services into Ireland, Portugal, and Luxembourg. Initially, the platform will support major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins that comply with European regulatory standards.
Under the partnership, Cecabank provides the technological backbone and institutional custody of crypto-assets, while Bit2Me handles trade execution, liquidity, and market access. This arrangement allows financial institutions to integrate crypto services seamlessly into their existing operations while adhering to regulatory requirements. Aurora Cuadros, Corporate Director of Securities Services at Cecabank, stated that the model transfers the bank’s traditional custody expertise to the digital asset space, enabling institutions like Renta 4 Banco to offer cryptocurrency trading through a fully regulated framework.
Gabriel Ayala, Director of Banking Solutions at Bit2Me, added that the launch represents a further step in consolidating institutional-grade crypto infrastructure within traditional banking workflows under MiCA. This development aligns with broader trends in Spain’s banking sector, where other institutions like BBVA have also begun offering Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody services directly to customers.