ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency custody platform under the Spanish bank BBVA will launch cryptocurrency trading services.Garanti BBVA Kripto is a cryptocurrency custody platform operated by Garanti BBVA, which holds 86% of its shares as of December 2023. The platform will soon provide cryptocurrency trading services to the public, with Bit2Me, a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2014 and headquartered in Spain, being used as the bank's trading execution center.Abel Peña, Chief Sales Officer of Bit2Me, stated that the current cryptocurrency asset market (MiCA) regulations have come into full effect across the EU, and the collaboration between BBVA and the cryptocurrency exchange strongly indicates that more developments will occur in the future.

ChainCatcher news, the Spanish cryptocurrency exchange platform Bit2Me has announced that it has received approval from the Argentine National Securities Commission (CNV) to become a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP).In March of this year, the CNV opened registration for Virtual Asset Service Providers, which is a prerequisite for companies in the industry wishing to operate in the country. According to the official list provided by the CNV, a total of 79 companies have been approved so far.Previous news, on June 15, 2023, Bit2Me completed a $15 million financing round, led by Investcorp, with participation from Telefónica's investment arm Telefónica Ventures, Stratminds VC, Cardano, and YGG Fund.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me has raised $15 million in a funding round led by Investcorp, with participation from the investment arm of Spain's largest telecommunications company Telefónica Ventures, Stratminds VC, Cardano, and the YGG fund.The funds will be used to enhance its position in Spain and accelerate its expansion in Latin America. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me has acquired Dekalabs, a software development company focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain, with the acquisition amount undisclosed. It is reported that this acquisition will enhance Bit2Me's ability to assist companies and institutions in developing tools on cryptocurrency and blockchain protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.Previous report, at the end of September, according to local Spanish media La Información citing sources, Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me is set to complete a financing round of 20 to 30 million euros, led by Spanish telecom giant Telefónica. (CoinDesk)

According to Chain Catcher, Spanish local media La Información reported that Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me will complete a financing round of 20 to 30 million euros, led by Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica.Earlier, Chain Catcher reported that Telefónica added payment features provided by the cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me, allowing purchases to be made using cryptocurrencies. (Source link)

According to ChainCatcher, as reported by CoinDesk, Spanish telecom giant Telefonica, with a market capitalization of $19 billion, allows cryptocurrency payments on its Tu.com marketplace. The integration of cryptocurrency payments on Tu.com is the result of its collaboration with the Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me.This is not Telefonica's first foray into blockchain business. It is reported that the company has launched an NFT marketplace and this week announced a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to develop the augmented reality-driven platform SnapDragon Spaces. Additionally, Meta has announced a collaboration with Telefonica to establish a metaverse innovation center. (source link)