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Latin American Crypto Firm Ripio Approved to Operate in Spain as an Exchange
27.6.2023
It’s the latest in a number of licenses to crypto companies granted by the Bank of Spain
Today in Crypto: JPMorgan Deploys JPM Coin for Euro-Denominated Payments, Casa Rolls out Support for Ethereum Storage, US SEC Grants BlockFi Temporary Relief From Settling a $30M Penalty, Gemini Staking Pro Expands to the UK
23.6.2023
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Crypto.com receives regulatory approval to offer crypto services in Spain
23.6.2023
The latest regulatory approval for the crypto exchange comes within weeks of getting a MPI license from regulators in Singapore
Crypto.com Approved to Operate in Spain
23.6.2023
The crypto exchange said it has registered as a virtual asset service provider with the country's central bank following a "comprehensive" compliance review
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Raises $15 Million for Expansion in Spain and Latin America
19.6.2023
Major Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me has raised €14 million to grow its position in Spain and expand into Latin America.
The exchange announced the news on Thursday, saying that the $15.3 million round was led by Investcorp, a global manager of alternative investment products for private...
Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Raises $15M to Grow in Spain and Latin America
15.6.2023
The investment round included Telefónica Ventures, the investment arm of Spain’s largest telecommunications company Telefónica
Crypto Exchange Binance to Remove Privacy Coins From 4 European Markets
31.5.2023
Multiple reports have revealed that Binance, the crypto exchange with the highest trade volume, has announced the removal of 12 privacy-focused cryptocurrencies from its markets in Spain, France, Poland, and Italy. Commencing on June 26, 2023, users residing in these four countries will no longer...
Spanish Police Save Kidnapped Crypto Portfolio Manager from Gunpoint Ordeal
9.5.2023
Spanish police have swooped to free a crypto portfolio manager who was being held at gunpoint by armed kidnappers.
Per Nius Diario, the manager was captured by three assailants who held a gun to his head.
The assailants reportedly threatened to kill the manager if they were not given a ransom...
Today in Crypto: Ex-investment Banker Charged in a Crypto Fraud Case, Binance.US to Delist Tron, Spain to Send 328,000 Tax Warning Notices to Crypto Holders
12.4.2023
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Spanish tax agency to send over 328K notices to crypto holders
12.4.2023
According to fiscal authority, the number of potential taxpayers who failed to declare their crypto assets rose by 40% in a year
Spanish Lawmaker Turns Back on Politics – to Become a Bitcoin Guru
21.3.2023
A Spanish lawmaker has turned his back on parliament and his political career – and plans to become a Bitcoin (BTC), altcoins, and blockchain guru instead.
Per reports from Criptonoticias and ABC, Teodoro García Egea, the former General Secretary of the Popular Party, told journalists at a press...
Spanish Football Clubs Sue Crypto Sponsors – Which Teams Are Affected?
15.3.2023
Spanish football (soccer) is suffering a “crypto hangover,” a new report has claimed – with many La Liga clubs left with “defaults, complaints, and an experience to forget” after partnerships with crypto sponsors soured....
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Spain Prepares to Expand Offer of Gold Bullion Coins for Investors
14.3.2023
The government of Spain has approved the resources for a new issuance of gold bullion coins, which will be directed to satisfy a higher estimated demand for these instruments. The Spanish National Coin Factory will purchase 40 million euros in high-quality gold pieces for this batch,...
Spain Leading the Way in Crypto-powered Real Estate Sales Sector – Report
8.3.2023
Spain has become the center of gravity for the fledgling crypto-powered real estate sector, a new study has found.
Per the media outlet Criptonizando, the study was conducted by Forex Suggest. The study found that 289 properties had been listed for sale in Spain with crypto listed as a payment...
Spain a Hotbed for Cryptocurrency Real Estate Deals, According to Study
7.3.2023
A recent study indicates that Spain is one of the hottest countries regarding real estate offerings that can be paid with cryptocurrency. The report, prepared by Forex Suggest, found that Spain is the country with the most properties available for crypto, followed by Thailand, Portugal, and...
Only 4% of Companies in Spain Have Moved to Offer Services in the Metaverse
15.2.2023
Only 4% of the companies in Spain have managed to apply the metaverse to their operations, according to a survey conducted by ISDI, a national business school. 40% of the business managers surveyed have admitted that it is difficult for them to bring parts of their business to the metaverse in...
Bit2Me and Mastercard launch debit card with crypto cashback
10.2.2023
The new debit card builds on technology already in place in the existing Bit2Me crypto card, but this time, card holders are eligible for up to 9% crypto cashback
Bitzlato CEO arrested by Spanish police: Report
2.2.2023
Authorities seized an estimated $19.8 million worth of crypto, fiat and luxury goods from Bitzlato executives related to an ongoing money laundering investigation
Police Raid ‘Illegal Marijuana Plantation’ – But Find BTC Mining Farm Instead
2.2.2023
Spanish police got more than they bargained for when they went in search of a marijuana farm – and ended up unearthing an illegal bitcoin (BTC) mining operation instead.
Per Xataka and an official police report, officers were investigating what they initially thought was an “indoor marijuana...
Bank of Spain Greenlights Euro-Backed Stablecoin Token Pilot Program
23.1.2023
The Bank of Spain has given approval for the launch of a pilot program involving the issuance and usage of euro-pegged stablecoins. The program, which MONEI, a fintech institution, is launching, will allow users to issue digital euros with fiat deposits in order to experiment with these in payment...