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Spanish Crypto Adoption Increases, But Tax ‘Chaos’ Looms
18.3.2022
Crypto adoption appears to be on the rise in Spain – but as tax season approaches, some have warned that failure to comply with the Treasury’s tax-related rulings could prove costly for newer and more seasoned Spanish crypto investors alike.
A recent report from the Association for Media...
Spanish Telecom Behemoth Telefónica Weighs up Crypto Pay Options
4.3.2022
The Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica is mulling accepting crypto pay for “some of its services” – although it claims that its crypto projects pertaining to payments are still in the planning stage....
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Anti-Mask And Anti-Vax Cosplayer Has A Change Of Heart
28.2.2022
One of the most visible anti-mask and anti-vax demonstrator in Japan has been a cosplayer named Rengoku Kazuaki. Dressed as Kyojuro Rengoku from Demon Slayer, he stood out with his spiky wig, flowing cape, and protest signs.Read more
Bank of Spain Approves Its First VASP License
18.2.2022
The Bank of Spain, the central bank of the country, has recognized the first cryptocurrency platform that will be able to operate and provide officially approved services in the country. The first exchange to receive this approval was Bit2me, which is now approved to act as a virtual asset service...
Spanish Civil Guard Busts Organization Dedicated to Laundering Money With Crypto
16.2.2022
The Spanish Civil Guard has broken up a group that used cryptocurrencies as a tool to launder money. The organization, that operated in Madrid, supposedly lent these services to other criminal organizations. The MAUNA operations, as they were called by the Spanish Civil Guard, discovered phantom...
Spanish Securities Regulator Warns of Impersonators Selling Bitcoin on Its Behalf
15.2.2022
The CNMV, the Spanish securities regulator, has issued a warning about the existence of an unknown party asking for information and offering to sell bitcoin on its behalf. The fraudsters are said to perform the scam attempt via phone calls, where they ask for personal information and offer...
Spain Modifies Tax Model 720, Used to Declare Cryptocurrency Holdings Abroad
13.2.2022
The Spanish parliament has introduced an amendment to the tax model 720 used to declare cryptocurrency and other holdings abroad, softening some of the penalties associated with it. The modification, which has not yet been approved, changes some of the harsher penalties that were declared illegal...
Spanish Treasury Postpones the Definition of Crypto Tax Declaration Models Until Next Year
8.2.2022
The Spanish treasury ministry has announced it will postpone the establishment of the complete framework for declaring taxes related to cryptocurrency assets until 2023. While the Spanish government has advanced when it comes to cryptocurrency regulation, the specifics of what will be taxed and...
New Spanish Regulations to Target Crypto Investment Ads
18.1.2022
As part of regulations that are set to become effective in mid-February, crypto-asset investment promoters will be required to inform the Spanish securities watchdog of the contents of any ad that targets over 100,000 people. 10-Day Advance Notice Rule The Spanish government has tasked...
Spanish government will implement new rules for crypto ads
17.1.2022
The CNMV will require advertisers to report ten days before running ads targeting 100,000 people or more
Spanish lawmaker sees opportunity amid Kazakhstan’s Bitcoin mining collapse
10.1.2022
As the Bitcoin mining industry matures, it will seek stable political environments and stable energy sources
Spanish MP Asks Government to Take in Fleeing Kazakhstan Bitcoin Miners
10.1.2022
A pro-crypto Spanish MP has told the government it should offer bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin miners in Kazakhstan suffering from recent blackouts and bloody social unrest a new home in Spain – and that her nation should itself seek to become a hub of crypto mining and innovation....
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Spanish Deputy Suggests Spain Might Attract Kazakhstan Miners
10.1.2022
Maria Muñoz, a Spanish deputy from the country’s Congress, wants to position its country as a reliable alternative to miners that are facing a dire situation in Kazakhstan, after their internet service was suspended, affecting their operative capacity. Muñoz sent a letter to...
Spanish LGBT token responds to critics, says it expects listings soon
7.1.2022
The MariCoin project was among 10 projects chosen for the Algorand Foundation accelerator program in November 2021
Spanish regulator raises alarm on Binance promo by soccer star Iniesta
25.11.2021
A Binance promotion post by soccer legend Andres Iniesta has so far amassed over 270,000 likes on Instagram
Santander Prepares to Offer Bitcoin ETF in Spain
14.11.2021
Santander, a leading financial institution in Spain, is preparing to offer a Bitcoin ETF to its customers in the country. This, while Spanish asset managers have been largely reluctant to embrace crypto products as part of their investment portfolio offerings to customers. Santander Bitcoin ETF...
Spanish banks required to report 3-year digital currency plans
10.11.2021
Banco de España wants to assess the influence that digitalization has on financial services
Spanish Banks Interested in Offering Crypto Assets to Their Customers
22.10.2021
Spanish banks are preparing for the possibility of offering crypto assets directly to their customers. According to new regulations, the Bank of Spain must formulate a list of virtual asset service providers and custody companies. However, these institutions are still not sure if they must apply...
Over 1 in 3 Young Spaniards Thinking of Making Crypto Buys - Survey
28.9.2021
ess.es/economia/finanzas-00340/noticia-38-jovenes-espanoles-plantea-invertir-criptomonedas-rebellion-20210927132917.html">Per Europa Press, the survey was concluded by the Spanish neobank Rebellion, who asked an unspecified number of people aged between 25 and 40 if they were thinking of “invest
Spanish Crypto Exchanges to Discover Their Fate by October
27.8.2021
The Spanish central bank will roll out its new registration process for crypto exchanges operating in the nation by October.
Exchanges have been in limbo since April this year, when parliament passed a new law aimed at tackling the spread of money laundering and terrorist financing. The law states...