Bit2Me, Spain's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a dedicated company, Bit2Shield (registered as CryptoShield S.L.), to assist courts, police, and financial institutions in tracking, seizing, storing, and selling crypto assets. The unit provides digital forensic reports, fraud investigation, and training for law enforcement and banks. In 2025, Bit2Me handled €1.5 million (approx. $1.74 million) in seized crypto assets for Interpol, Europol, and Spanish police. Bit2Shield uses multi-signature cold wallets and sells assets only on official orders, with proceeds transferred to government accounts. The move marks Bit2Me's expansion from retail trading to institutional infrastructure, backed by investors including Bankinter, Unicaja, Cecabank, Telefónica, and Tether. Bit2Shield is not classified as a crypto service provider under MiCA due to its focus on investigation and training; any crypto-to-fiat conversions are handled by MiCA-licensed entity Bitcoinforme S.L.

Bit2Me has established a specialized unit to assist law enforcement in tracking crypto assets. The unit formalizes past operations, building on the 1.5 million euros in seized crypto the exchange processed in 2025 for agencies including Interpol and Europol.

Bankinter has acquired a minority stake in Bit2Me after the Spanish crypto exchange closed a €30 million round. The deal ties a major Spanish bank more closely to digital assets and supports Bit2Me’s expansion across Spain and the EU.

Zcash faces escalating delisting risks from OKX, Bit2Me, and Binance Dubai due to compliance issues with shielded transfers. ZEC trades at $357.50, down 3.84% in 24 hours. The TEX address (ZIP 320) proposal may ease exchange audits, but liquidity outlook remains uncertain.

Amsterdam-based banking consortium Qivalis onboarded 25 banks from 15 countries, bringing total members to 37. It plans a regulated euro stablecoin in H2 2026 to counter nearly 98% dollar stablecoin market share. Spain leads with five banks; ECB President Lagarde opposes private stablecoins.

Qivalis, a consortium of 12 major European banks, is in advanced talks with crypto exchanges and market makers ahead of a euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026, aiming to build a regulated EU alternative to dollar-backed tokens.

The Bank of Spain has approved the first-ever Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license, granting Bit2me the right to legally operate as a cryptocurrency exchange in the country.

CryptoComLearn's report forecasts Bitcoin hitting $1.19 million by 2032, with a 2023 peak of $45,367. Current BTC trades at $30,468. The analysis highlights drivers like institutional adoption and halving cycles, while warning of volatility, regulatory risks, and scalability challenges.