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Spain-Portugal Power Outage Shows Digital Euro is a Big Problem

Millions rely on electronic payments in their daily lives — but the Spain-Portugal power outage meant that was no longer possible.

, by Connor Sephton

Altcoin News

Spanish Police Bust AI-Powered Crypto Scam Ring That Defrauded Victims of €19M

Spanish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated crypto investment scam that defrauded over 200 victims out of more than €19 million.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Bitcoin News

Most Spanish Crypto Traders Are HODLing BTC, USDC – Survey

Most Spanish crypto traders are HODLing their coins, and the majority favor Bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC), a recent survey has found.

, by Tim Alper

Spanish Police ‘Dismantle $32.6M Bitcoin-themed Crypto Pyramid Scam’

Spanish police officers say they have taken apart a Bitcoin (BTC)-themed crypto pyramid scam that duped victims out of around $32.6 million. Per the news agency EFE (via Infobae), police officers said they had “dismantled” a “criminal organization” that promoted “fake cryptocurrency...

, by Tim Alper

Spain’s CaixaBank, Kutxabank, Renta 4 ‘Set to Launch Crypto Services’ – Report

The Spanish banking giants CaixaBank, Kutxabank, and Renta 4 are set to follow BBVA into the crypto sector, and plan to start offering clients cryptoasset-related services, a report has claimed. Per El Español, many traditional banking sector firms are now eyeing the crypto market after the...

, by Tim Alper

Spanish Banking Giant BBVA Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading Services

Spanish lender BBVA said Monday that it received approval from the country’s securities regulator to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading services in Spain, marking a significant step in its expansion into the digital asset space. The service, set to roll out in the coming months, will allow BBVA...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Worldcoin Extends Suspension in Spain Amid GDPR Audit

Worldcoin will continue to temporarily pause operations in Spain through the end of 2024, or if sooner, until a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance audit is completed. According to an official statement by Worldcoin, Tools for Humanity has voluntarily extended the suspension of...

, by Hongji Feng

Worldcoin Maintains Legal Operations Worldwide, Despite Spain Ban

Amid increasing legal uncertainty in Spain, the global digital identity and cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin, issued new statements regarding its operations and compliance efforts on March 18.Worldcoin, a “globally inclusive identity and financial network” founded by OpenAI CEO Sam...

, by Hassan Shittu

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. The authority used emergency powers granted by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to issue the local order, which can...

, 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

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Spain-Portugal Power Outage Shows Digital Euro is a Big Problem

Spanish Police Bust AI-Powered Crypto Scam Ring That Defrauded Victims of €19M

Most Spanish Crypto Traders Are HODLing BTC, USDC – Survey

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