Tether invests €30 million in Bit2Me to expand EU and Latin America operations

Tether has taken a minority stake in Bit2Me, a Spain-based cryptocurrency platform, and is leading a €30 million funding round to support the firm’s expansion across the European Union and Latin America [2]. The investment, expected to close in the coming weeks, is part of Tether’s broader strategy to establish a regulated presence in Europe following recent regulatory shifts under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework [5]. The stablecoin issuer praised Bit2Me’s commitment to compliance, security, and user empowerment, emphasizing the alignment with Tether’s mission to promote an open financial system [2].

Bit2Me, which serves over 1.2 million users and 7,000 businesses, has been authorized by Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under MiCA [3]. The firm has become the first Spanish-speaking exchange to secure a MiCA-licensed CASP license, a regulatory milestone that allows it to operate across all 27 EU states [6]. The funding will be used to accelerate Bit2Me’s expansion into the EU and Latin America, with an initial focus on Argentina [3]. Andrei Manuel, Co-founder and COO of Bit2Me, described the investment as a pivotal milestone that will help solidify the firm’s leadership in Europe and Latin America [2].

Tether’s investment also represents a strategic move to secure a regulated foothold in Europe after recent delistings of its USDT stablecoin at several exchanges [5]. While Bit2Me currently has no plans to list USDT, the partnership underscores a broader trend of crypto firms aligning with regulated platforms to navigate regulatory uncertainty and expand market access [6]. This follows Tether’s record net profit of $4.9 billion in the previous quarter, which included returns from its $127 billion U.S. Treasury portfolio [7]. The firm has also invested in a gold-royalty company and supported initiatives for MiCA-compliant stablecoins [8].

The funding round includes participation from other major investors such as Telefónica and BBVA, highlighting growing institutional interest in regulated crypto platforms [9]. The deal reflects the increasing convergence between traditional financial institutions and crypto firms as regulatory frameworks evolve. Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, emphasized that the investment supports Bit2Me’s mission to build a compliant, secure, and intuitive ecosystem for digital assets [2]. With the backing of a major stablecoin issuer, Bit2Me is positioned to strengthen its infrastructure, enhance customer service, and scale operations in key markets [13].

This development aligns with a broader industry trend where major players are seeking partnerships with regulated platforms to ensure compliance and expand their global footprint. As regulatory clarity improves across the EU, crypto firms are increasingly leveraging MiCA licensing to establish legitimacy and access new markets. Tether’s investment in Bit2Me not only supports the latter’s growth but also reinforces Tether’s long-term strategy of maintaining a global presence amid shifting market conditions [12].

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