Bit2Me Sets Up Dedicated Unit to Handle Crypto Seizures for European Law Enforcement
Bit2Me, Spain's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has set up a dedicated unit to handle digital-asset tracing and cold-wallet custody for law enforcement across Europe. The new unit, Bit2Shield, is led by Adrián Maroño, a former member of the Spanish Civil Guard's Central Operational Unit.
Bit2Me processed €1.5 million ($1.74 million) in seized crypto on behalf of authorities during 2025 and is now scaling this operation into a separate legal entity called CryptoShield S.L. The unit uses blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to trace assets and provides digitally signed forensic reports admissible in court proceedings.
Bit2Shield also offers fraud investigation, source-of-funds certification, and training programmes for police officers, judges, and financial institutions. It is classified as a non-crypto-asset service provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework because its core activities centre on investigations and digital forensics.
Bit2Me's move comes amid growing concerns about crypto-linked crime. Chainalysis reported more than $30 million stolen through violent crimes targeting crypto holders in the first half of 2026 alone.