Tether Gains EU Regulatory Foothold Through Strategic Bit2Me Investment

Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, has secured a strategic foothold in the European Union's regulated cryptocurrency market by acquiring a minority stake in Bit2Me, Spain's leading Spanish-speaking digital asset platform. The investment positions Tether to capitalize on the EU's evolving regulatory landscape under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which requires strict compliance for crypto service providers operating across the bloc.

The deal includes Tether leading a €30 million funding round for Bit2Me, expected to close within the coming weeks. This significant investment follows Bit2Me's recent regulatory milestone of becoming the first Spanish-speaking exchange to receive authorization from Spain's CNMV as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA regulations. This licensing achievement grants Bit2Me the legal framework to operate throughout the European Union while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

The funding will primarily support Bit2Me's aggressive expansion plans across the European Union market, while also strengthening its operations in Latin America, particularly in Argentina. This dual-market approach allows Tether to leverage Bit2Me's Spanish-speaking user base and regulatory compliance to access both established European markets and emerging Latin American crypto economies. The partnership represents a calculated move by Tether to establish regulated operations in key global markets.

This investment comes on the heels of Tether's impressive financial performance, having reported $4.9 billion in profit for the second quarter of 2025. The strategic partnership with Bit2Me demonstrates Tether's commitment to working within established regulatory frameworks while expanding its global reach. By aligning with MiCA-compliant platforms, Tether is positioning itself as a leader in the regulated stablecoin market, potentially setting a precedent for how major crypto companies can successfully navigate Europe's stringent new regulatory environment. The move also comes as Tether plans a potential return to the US market amid evolving stablecoin legislation.