Bit2Me and Dekalabs, in collaboration with the European University, have obtained public funding worth 2,25 millones de euros within the public-private collaboration program of the Government of Spain. The project, with a total budget of 2,7 million, is supported by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and managed through the State Research Agency (AEI), with the aim of developing an artificial intelligence system for fraud prevention in the financial and digital sectors.
This project represents a milestone in the integration of academia and industry within the crypto and blockchain ecosystem. Through Bit2Me's Compliance department and with the support of Dekalabs, the initiative seeks to develop advanced AI tools that automate and optimize key processes such as fraud detection, identity verification (KYC), contracting, and other key areas that currently require significant time and resources.
This is the most publicly funded research project in the history of the European University, consolidating an innovative collaboration between academia and industry. The synergy between Bit2Me, Dekalabs, and the European University will strengthen applied research and contribute to the development of more effective security solutions for digital transactions. This initiative seeks to establish new methodologies that increase transparency and security in the global financial ecosystem.
Official presentation at the 113th SUPER PIONEERS Meeting in Madrid
The official presentation of the project took place within the framework of the 113th SUPER PIONEERS Meeting Madrid, an international community that brings together more than 60.000 innovators driving innovative projects in artificial intelligence and blockchain, with presence to date in cities such as Madrid, Valencia, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Valladolid, and soon Barcelona.
The event, directed by José Luis Cáceres, Chief Brand Officer of Bit2Me, was held at the Creative Campus of the European University of Madrid. It was attended by Asaf Levy Alfaroviz, Digital Lab Coordinator and head of cryptocurrency at the European University; Santos Gutiérrez, Compliance Project Manager at Bit2Me; Mariló Martínez García, Dean of the European University, as well as experts in AI, blockchain, and compliance, as well as institutional and business representatives. During the event, the impact of this initiative and the opportunities offered by the application of artificial intelligence in the fight against financial fraud were discussed.
José Luis Cáceres, CBO of Bit2Me, said: “It's a source of pride to see these agreements materialize after Bit2Me's tremendous outreach to universities and academic institutions, and to present them in an environment like the SuperPioneers Community, surrounded by so many innovators who want to learn, help, and participate in disruptive projects.”
This joint effort between universities and the fintech industry reaffirms the potential of technological innovation applied to digital security. It also aims to lay the foundation for a scalable methodology applicable to various entities, optimizing their processes and strengthening fraud prevention across multiple sectors.
The news also had a great impact on the media at a national level, echoed by the main newspapers, as you can see in this press summary.
