Arbistar 2.0 operator Santiago Fuentes was arrested Wednesday and faces criminal fraud and money laundering charges in Spain.
Bank of Spain to Weigh Digital Currency Design Proposals, ‘Implications’ Through 2021
The “priority” research comes as Spain weighs a global pivot to digital economies.
Spain Working on Bill to Force Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets, Gains
The planned bill comes as part of broader legislation aimed at cracking down on tax fraud, a government spokesperson said.
Spanish Police Accuse Illegal Drug Vendor of Laundering $3.3M Haul in Crypto
The National Police of Spain said vendors’ “purchase of virtual currency stands out.” They arrested 33 suspects across two parallel raids.
Spain’s Crypto Firms to Face New Registration Requirements Under EU-Driven Bill
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.
Spanish Researchers Working to Curb Coronavirus Spread With Blockchain App
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.
How I’m Coping With Spain’s Coronavirus Lockdown
Noelle Acheson shares details and perspective on the first few days in Spanish lockdown.
Catalonia Government to Build DLT-Based Identity Platform for Citizens
Catalonia will develop a decentralized identity platform aimed to give citizens control of their own data when interacting with online services.
Police in Spain Say Bitcoin ATMs Expose Problems in Europe’s AML Laws
Spanish police authorities are raising the alarm because a recent criminal case involved the use of bitcoin ATMs, making their jobs more difficult.
Spanish Telecom Giant to Trial Blockchain Consumer Data Marketplace
Telefonica is set to trial a decentralized data marketplace that lets users sell their personal information.
Spain’s Lawmakers Push for Blockchain Use in Governance
Spain’s ruling party submitted a proposal encouraging the government to adopt blockchain technology in managing public services.
Spain’s Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test
A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.
Taking Back Power: An Upstart Government Plans to Tokenize Energy
The plan is to incentivize solar power generation by circumventing rules inhibiting its adoption made by Madrid.
Bank of Spain Governor: Cryptocurrencies Pose ‘More Risks Than Benefits’
Spanish central bank governor Luis Maria Linde believes cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but is open to blockchain technology.
Spain’s Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts
The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a “pressing challenge.”
Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies
Spain’s ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.
CoinDesk Guide to the World’s National Altcoins
All you need to know about national cryptocurrencies – a new trend in altcoin development.