CNMV Warns Before MiCA Crypto Deadline
Spain’s CNMV mandates unapproved VASPs exit by June 30, risking market disruptions. Under 50% of VASPs have MiCA licenses; EU consults on DeFi/stablecoin laws. #Update #Legal
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Bitcoin Heist Ring Dismantled by Spain
Spain’s National Police arrested six members of Tren de Aragua for a €1.3M crypto theft, with three jailed. The US designated the group as an FTO to combat laundering. #Breaking #Legal
Spain Bans Polymarket and Kalshi Trading
Spain has banned @Polymarket and @Kalshi for operating without licenses, classifying them as gambling platforms. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs cites non-compliance with age verification and monitoring standards. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Spain Targets Polymarket Kalshi Amid EU-US Rift
Spain’s DGOJ to block @Polymarket and @Kalshi in 7-10 days amid European enforcement; US CFTC supports prediction markets. #Breaking #Legal
Crypto Oversight Boosts Spain’s Tax Control by 2026
Spain will implement MiCA and DAC8 regulations by 2026, enhancing crypto oversight and requiring exchanges to report user transactions to EU tax authorities, reducing anonymity in the market. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Kidnapping Ring Busted by Spanish Authorities
Spanish police arrested five individuals and charged four in Denmark for the kidnapping and murder of a man targeted for his cryptocurrency. The case highlights rising physical attacks aimed at accessing crypto wallets. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Taxation Tightened by Spain
Spain proposes tax increases on cryptocurrency income, potentially raising rates to 47% for individuals and 30% for institutions. Critics warn these changes may drive capital out of the country. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Ponzi Scheme Leader Arrested in Spain
Spain’s Civil Guard arrested A.R., aka “CryptoSpain,” for allegedly leading a €260M Ponzi scheme involving over 3,000 victims and multiple countries. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Crypto Organizer Arrested in Major Scheme
Spain’s Civil Guard has arrested the alleged leader of a Ponzi scheme, causing over €260 million in losses for 3,000+ victims globally. The operation involved multiple jurisdictions. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Bitcoin Trading: Santander Launches Crypto Services
Santander’s digital subsidiary Openbank launches crypto trading in Germany, integrating major tokens with EU-regulated security. #Update #Crypto
Spanish Cash Withdrawal Reporting Rule Clarified
Spanish crypto and tax experts debunked viral claims about a new regulation requiring citizens to report cash withdrawals over €3,000, clarifying it as a misunderstanding of anti-money laundering laws. #Update #Legal (+2) →
Crypto Bust: Spanish Police Uncover $32M Scheme
Spanish law enforcement dismantled a criminal gang running a $32 million fraudulent cryptocurrency pyramid scheme, defrauding over 3,600 victims. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗