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Alleged crypto Ponzi scheme targeting Spanish speakers freezes user funds
15.9.2020
Researchers are warning that the supposed scheme could have swindled billions
European Bitcoin Exchange Hacked for $1.4 Million, Claims It Cannot Afford to Repay Users
4.8.2020
2gether, a Spanish cryptocurrency trading platform, has been hacked for about $1.4 million and company executives claim that they do not have the money to repay customers. Chief executive officer Ramon Ferraz Estrada said over the course of several tweets on Monday that the breach of July...
Spanish Railway Infrastructure Threatened by Ransomware
25.7.2020
REvil is reportedly behind the attack against the Spanish railway manager ADIF and claimed to have stolen over 800 GB of data
Top Spanish Banks Finalize Trial of Payments Using Smart Contracts
17.7.2020
Five major Spanish banking institutions have completed a proof-of-concept for payments using smart contracts
Spanish Police Accuse Illegal Drug Vendor of Laundering $3.3M Haul in Crypto
30.6.2020
The National Police of Spain said vendors’ “purchase of virtual currency stands out.” They arrested 33 suspects across two parallel raids
International Authorities Work Together to Take Down Crypto-Funded Child Porn Ring
29.6.2020
The Spanish authorities arrested several individuals related to ongoing investigations against crypto-driven child porn sites in the dark web
Online Data Analysis Points to Venezuela Accepting BTC for Passports
26.6.2020
During the last week, a number of bitcoiners have been discussing Venezuela’s Administrative Service for Identification, Migration, and Foreigners, also known as SAIME accepting bitcoin payments for passport applications and renewals. A number of crypto journalists couldn’t confirm...
Spain’s Crypto Firms to Face New Registration Requirements Under EU-Driven Bill
23.6.2020
Spain is finally getting around to amending its AML laws six months after EU deadline for compliance. The public comment period on that amendment ends today
Europol Busts $17M Illegal Media Streaming Business Dealing in Cryptos
11.6.2020
European police successfully busted a multi-million illegal online streaming business operating from Spain
US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs: 88% of the Funds Exit the Country via Machines
4.6.2020
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO John Jeffries, crypto-cash machines will attract “greater…regulatory focus” in a bid to rein-in alleged...
Spanish Multinational Launches Free Tool to Decrypt Files Affected by VCryptor Ransomware
3.6.2020
Telefonica announced a new tool created by its cybersecurity division to decrypt affected files by VCryptor
Bitcoin ATMs Face Tighter Regulations Over Money Laundering
3.6.2020
The global regulatory landscape is tightening for crypto ATM operators
Coinbase Now Supports Tezos Staking Rewards for UK and Some EU Users
29.5.2020
Major crypto exchange Coinbase is rolling out Tezos staking rewards for users in the United Kingdom and three European countries
Spanish Multinational Bank BBVA to Explore Zero-Knowledge Proofs
4.5.2020
BBVA and a state-backed research center in Spain have launched a partnership to explore advanced cryptography for financial services
Blockchain Fantasy Soccer Game Sorare Signs Licensing Deal With Real Betis
23.4.2020
Players of blockchain-based fantasy soccer game Sorare can now buy digital collectible player cards for star Real Betis player Nabil Fekir and others
Spanish Researchers Working to Curb Coronavirus Spread With Blockchain App
17.4.2020
As well as helping predict the spread of COVID-19, the app could act as a digital version of government certificates permitting citizens to go to work or the store
Spanish Researchers Try to ‘Flatten the Curve’ with Blockchain App
17.4.2020
A new blockchain and AI app could help flatten Spain’s COVID-19 curve
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
Spanish Tax Watchdog Puts 66,000 Crypto Traders on Notice
3.4.2020
Spain’s tax authority will fired off tens of thousands of warning notes to crypto traders
Spain’s Tax Authority Sending Notices to 66,000 Cryptocurrency Owners
2.4.2020
The Spanish tax authority has reportedly started sending notices to about 66,000 cryptocurrency owners in the country. This number represents a massive increase from the 14,700 tax letters the agency sent to crypto owners last year. The letters will continue to be sent until the end of June despite...