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Cecabank Launches MiCA‑Regulated Crypto Custody Platform for Financial Institutions

Combining Cecabank’s institutional custody with Bit2Me’s execution layer enables Spanish banks to offer regulated crypto trading as the bank begins EU passporting.

Overview

  • Cecabank has moved its MiCA‑authorized crypto-asset service into production and onboarded Renta 4 Banco as an early institutional user of the platform.
  • Under the partnership Bit2Me provides trade execution, liquidity and market access while Cecabank supplies custody, banking workflows and operational compliance.
  • Cecabank secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV in July 2025 and is registered with the Bank of Spain, and it has started the passporting process to expand services to Ireland, Portugal and Luxembourg.
  • The service will initially support major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins that meet European regulatory standards to offer settlement and custody within a regulated framework.
  • The launch lowers the technical and regulatory barrier for Spanish banks to offer client crypto trading and could widen institutional access and liquidity as more banks adopt bank‑managed crypto infrastructure.