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Worldcoin Extends Suspension in Spain Amid GDPR Audit

Worldcoin will continue to halt operations in Spain through the end of 2024 or until a GDPR compliance audit by the German authority BayLDA is completed.

, by Hongji Feng

Technology News

Worldcoin Maintains Legal Operations Worldwide, Despite Spain Ban

Worldcoin, founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, said it is “lawfully in all of the locations in which it is available” and designed to fully comply with related laws.

, by Hassan Shittu

Altcoin News

Worldcoin’s Request for Injunction Denied as Spain’s AEPD Upholds Temporary Suspension

Worldcoin has been unsuccessful in obtaining an injunction against a temporary suspension imposed by Spain's data protection authority, the AEPD.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Spain Halts Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Eyeball-Scanning Venture Over Data Concerns

Today, Spanish data regulator Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) instructed Sam Altman's Worldcoin to halt its operations in the country. This includes stopping the collection of private data through eye scans and ceasing the use of previously gathered data, according...

, by Jimmy Aki

Spain’s Regulator Flags 3 Crypto Firms Over Unregistered Status

Spain’s financial regulator has issued warnings to investors regarding 18 companies offering services in the country despite facing registration issues. The National Securities Markets Commission (CNMV) published a list of 18 financial firms operating without the regulatory nod on Feb...

, by David Pokima

Spain Sets Its Sights on Developing First “Crypto-Friendly” City in Europe

Torrevieja, a coastal city in southeastern Spain, has launched an ambitious initiative to become Europe's first "crypto-friendly" city, according to a February 6 statement. The Association of Small and Medium-sized Merchants of Torrevieja (APYMECO), in partnership with the Torrevieja City...

, by Julia Smith

Court Rules Against Crypto Mining Company, Won’t Force BC Hydro to Provide Power + More Crypto News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: Court Rules Against Crypto Mining Company, Will Not Force BC Hydro to Provide Power YouHodler Gets Bank of Spain's...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Spanish Ministry of Finance to Seize Cryptocurrencies for Debt Collection from Taxpayers

The Spanish Ministry of Finance aims to enable the seizure of digital assets as a means to settle tax debts. Under the leadership of María Jesús Montero, the ministry is currently working on legislative reforms to the General Tax Law, with a specific focus on Article 162. The...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Crypto Execs Argue Bull Run Could Lead to $100,000 BTC in 2024 + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Crypto Execs Argue Bull Run Could Lead to $100,000 BTC in 2024 Spanish Police Arrest a Man for Working with ETH Dev...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Spain’s Crypto Users to Declare Digital Assets on Foreign Platforms as Tax Agency Updates Guidelines

Spain’s tax administration agency, popularly called Agencia Tributaria has released new rules governing digital asset reporting in the country that will see holders declare their foreign-held assets. The tax agency released form 721, a tax reporting form for users that hold assets in...

, by David Pokima

Atletico Madrid Sues Singapore’s Crypto Exchange Over Unpaid $44 Million Sponsorship

Atletico Madrid, the renowned Spanish football club, is suing Singapore-based crypto exchange WhaleFin, following the unexpected termination of its $44 million shirt sponsorship deal. The football club is seeking $24 million in damages, citing crypto exchange WhaleFin's alleged breach of...

, by Jai Pratap

Spanish Watchdog Initiates Sanctions Against Miolos for Violating Crypto Ad Rules

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 Miolos over...

, by Sujha Sundararajan

Spain Moves to Adopt MiCA Six Months Before Deadline, Cites Investor Protection: Here’s More

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 and...

, by David Pokima

Infamous Hacker Denis Katana Linked to Bitcoin Money Laundering for Russian Crime Ring

Source: Getty ImagesA 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...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Kraken Expands Presence in Europe, Obtains EU E-Money License to Offer Services in Spain and Ireland

Source: AdobeStock / TimonKraken 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...

, by David Pokima

Coinbase Becomes Registered Crypto Exchange in Spain

Source: AdobeStock / gguyCoinbase 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,...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Spain’s A&G Launches New Crypto Fund Under Spanish Law with PwC Oversight

Source: Adobe / promesaartstudioSpanish private bank A&G has launched Spain’s first locally regulated crypto hedge fund, the firm announced this week.The crypto hedge fund has been registered under the name Criptomonedas, F.I.L., and will be overseen by Spain’s financial markets...

, by Fredrik Vold

Spanish Bank A&G Launches Crypto Investment Fund Offering

Source: alexlmx/AdobeThe leading Spanish private bank A&G has launched a crypto investment fund offering, in a sign adoption is continuing to rise in the European nation.Europa Press reported that A&G will launch an investment fund product after registering the fund’s brochure with...

, by Tim Alper

Over 70% of Spanish Crypto Traders Declared Losses in FY2022 – Report

Source: irontrybex/AdobeOver 70% of Spanish crypto traders declared losses in the financial year 2022, a new report has found.Per the media outlet Europa Press, the claims were made by TaxCripto, an accountancy firm that specializes in preparing tax returns for crypto holders.The declared losses...

, by Tim Alper

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Worldcoin Extends Suspension in Spain Amid GDPR Audit

Worldcoin Maintains Legal Operations Worldwide, Despite Spain Ban

Worldcoin’s Request for Injunction Denied as Spain’s AEPD Upholds Temporary Suspension

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