Cecabank rolled out its cryptocurrency asset custody service for financial institutions on 11 June 2026, appointing Renta 4 Banco as the inaugural client to power a new crypto‑trading platform.
Launch Details and Institutional Offering
The Iberian market leader, Renta 4 Banco, will leverage Cecabank’s technology stack to deliver a proprietary crypto‑trading experience to its investors. Cecabank assumes full custodial responsibility, handling the secure storage and settlement of digital assets on behalf of the bank. By extending its traditional custody and post‑trading framework, the service bridges conventional finance with blockchain‑based products.
Execution Partnership with Bit2Me
For every buy or sell order, Cecabank taps Bit2Me’s execution platform, which supplies liquidity and direct market access. The collaboration, formalised in a strategic alliance since May 2024, enables seamless trade execution across major crypto markets. Bit2Me operates as a crypto‑asset service provider (CASP) fully compliant with the EU’s MiCA regulation.
Regulatory Milestones and EU Expansion
In July 2025, Spain’s securities regulator CNMV awarded Cecabank the country’s first business‑to‑business MiCA licence, authorising custody, order reception and transmission, and asset transfers. The bank also holds registration with the Bank of Spain as a crypto‑asset service provider. Building on these approvals, Cecabank has begun passporting its custodial solution to three additional EU jurisdictions, expanding its market reach for investors seeking compliant crypto services.