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Spanish Watchdog Initiates Sanctions Against Miolos for Violating Crypto Ad Rules
9.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) of Spain has opened its first crypto infringement case against local technology provider Miolos. CNMV, the Spanish securities markets regulatory body, released an agreement on Wednesday, announcing “sanctions proceedings” against...
Spanish regulators set precedent with crypto ad violations case
9.11.2023
The National Securities Market Commission accuses Miolos of non-compliance with the cryptocurrency regulations established by the CNMV circular from January 2022
Survey: 65% of Spaniards aren’t interested in using digital euro
1.11.2023
The country’s population doesn’t demonstrate as high a confidence level in the European Central Bank’s digital currency project as the government does, according to the survey
Spain Moves to Adopt MiCA Six Months Before Deadline, Cites Investor Protection: Here’s More
31.10.2023
Spain has unveiled plans to reduce the transition period before the application of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. A recent publication from the government shows a meeting with the first vice president Nadia Calvino and Verena Ross, the President of the European Securities...
Spain Brings Forward MiCA Crypto Rules by Six Months After EU Pressure
31.10.2023
The government hopes the move, potentially affecting the likes of Binance and Coinbase, will bring greater regulatory clarity
Spain to implement MiCA six months ahead of July 2026 deadline
31.10.2023
The country said EU crypto rules will come into force in December 2025, ahead of the general deadline for implementing MiCA for all 27 member-states of the EU
Bank of Spain Report: Most Spaniards Don’t Want Digital Euro, 65% Would Not Use It
30.10.2023
A recent report issued by the Bank of Spain that inquires about how Spaniards use cash for payments has revealed the low degree of confidence they have in a hypothetical digital euro. 65% of the citizens surveyed reported that they would not use the digital euro as they feel comfortable with...
Prosegur to Build Secure Crypto Bunker in Brazil
27.10.2023
Prosegur, a Spain-based security company, will build a secure bunker to offer custody services for institutional crypto users in Brazil. The bunker, to be located in Sao Paolo, will be monitored 24 hours a day and will apply various defensive measures in case of an invasion by attackers. Prosegur...
Central Bank of Spain Embraces Digital Euro, Highlights Benefits for Customers
25.10.2023
Banco de España, Spain’s central bank, is aligning with its European counterparts to introduce their customers to the possibilities of the digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC).In a move that signals the central bank’s proactive stance, a brief document was released...
Infamous Hacker Denis Katana Linked to Bitcoin Money Laundering for Russian Crime Ring
25.10.2023
A judge in Spain has linked notorious hacker Denis Tokarenko, also known as Denis Katana, to a Russian organized crime ring involved in money laundering through Bitcoin (BTC).
According to a report by El Español, the criminal organization, which operated in the southeastern Spanish province...
Bank of Spain embraces 'digital euro,' explains its benefits
25.10.2023
The digital euro will make electronic payments a vital piece of the financial system, the statement claims
NFT-Funded Film, Backed by A-list Director Soderbergh, Seals Historic Global Sales Agreement – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
9.10.2023
Who says NFTs are dead? ‘Calladita / The Quiet Maid' - a movie funded by the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), set to premiere at the Tallinn Film Festival - has secured a global sales deal.
'The Quiet Maid' is the first European feature film financed by the sale of NFTs. It is a debut film...
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
28.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with...
Kraken Expands Presence in Europe, Obtains EU E-Money License to Offer Services in Spain and Ireland
26.9.2023
Kraken moves toward a wider European presence with key regulatory steps in Spain and Ireland after it obtained an EU e-money license.
According to a press release on Sept 26, the exchange announced a progression in Europe after it successfully registered with the Bank of Spain for a Virtual Asset...
Kraken secures money license registrations in Spain and Ireland
26.9.2023
The move follows the crypto exchange's successful VASP registration in Italy
Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps
26.9.2023
Kraken obtained a registration from Spain's central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license
First Mover Americas: Coinbase Registers With Central Bank of Spain
26.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank
25.9.2023
The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider
Coinbase Registers as Crypto Exchange and Wallet Provider in Spain
25.9.2023
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration in Spain that will allow it to offer a range of services for digital assets. The authorization fits into the company’s current strategy for global expansion through acquiring local licenses and tailoring products for specific markets....
Coinbase Becomes Registered Crypto Exchange in Spain
24.9.2023
Coinbase has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance registration from the Bank of Spain, making it a registered crypto exchange in the country.
In a Friday blog post, the largest cryptocurrency in the US revealed its expansion across Europe, saying that Spanish users can now confidently...