Bit2Me establishes unit to assist law enforcement in tracking crypto assets

Bit2Me, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Spain, is carving out a niche that most exchanges would rather avoid: working directly with cops. The platform has been acting as a direct liquidator of confiscated digital assets for law enforcement agencies including Interpol, Europol, and Spanish national police, converting seized crypto into fiat currency using blockchain analytics tools from Chainalysis. So far in 2025, the exchange has processed approximately 1.5 million euros (roughly $1.76 million) in confiscated cryptocurrency on behalf of those agencies. From retail exchange to government contractor Bit2Me’s law enforcement work is part of a broader strategic shift that’s transforming the company from a retail-focused trading platform into a B2B infrastructure provider serving banks, institutions, and government entities. The numbers tell the story. B2B revenue now accounts for 27% of Bit2Me’s total revenue in 2025. Trading volume hit 5.3 billion euros ($6.24 billion) this year, an eightfold increase from 2023 figures. The exchange supports over 300 digital assets and offers institutional-grade custody services backed by 150 million euros in insurance coverage from Lloyd’s. I...