Europol busts €21m crypto laundering ring tied to China and Middle East crime groups

Authorities in Europe have dismantled a massive cryptocurrency-based money laundering network that moved over €21 million for criminal groups across China and the Middle East. According to a May 14 statement, Europol coordinated with Spanish, Belgian, and Austrian law enforcement…

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LTP expands in Europe, acquires Spanish crypto firm Turing Capital Brokerage

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BBVA bank gains approval to offer crypto trading in Spain

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), Spain’s second-largest bank, has secured regulatory approval from the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission (CNMV) to offer crypto services in the country.

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BBVA brings Bitcoin and Ethereum trading service for Spanish customers

Spanish bank BBVA is launching a crypto trading service, enabling customers in Spain to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ethereum via its app. The second-largest Spanish financial institution by volume of assets, BBVA, is set to roll out a…

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Spanish Bank BBVA Gets Green Light to Offer BTC and ETH Trading: Report

BBVA had been working on allowing crypto trading services since 2020.

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Tether, TRON, TRM Labs freeze $26m in crypto linked to criminal network across Europe

Spain’s Guardia Civil, in collaboration with Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, froze $26. 4 million in crypto linked to a European criminal network. Spanish authorities and the T3 Financial Crime Unit blocked $26.

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Crypto Consortium T3 FCU Helps Spanish Authorities Freeze $26.4M Linked to Crime Syndicate

Authorities in Spain say they've arrested 23 people and seized $26.4 million thanks to assistance from T3.

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Spanish authorities freeze $26.4M linked to European crypto laundering gang

Tether, Tron and TRM Labs worked with Spanish authorities to destabilize a pan-European crypto laundering scheme.

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Garanti BBVA’s to Provide Crypto Trading Services in Hint of Things to Come

European banks will soon be offering crypto services to their customers in the EU, according to Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me.

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Spain’s BitBase to install first crypto ATMs in Argentina by 2025

Spanish crypto company BitBase is set to install its first cryptocurrency ATMs in Argentina in 2025, as digital asset adoption surges across Latin America. The company has earmarked $524,000 to support its launch, marking its first foray into the Argentine market, as per a report from Argentinian news website Mercado. This investment will finance the […]

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Prosegur Crypto launches military-grade digital asset bunker in Argentina

Prosegur, a global leader in security solutions, has announced the launch of its inaugural Bitcoin bunker in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Prosegur Crypto’s strategic expansion into the Latin American crypto asset custody industry has reached a key milestone, as revealed in a detailed press release to Cointelegraph in Spanish.

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Crypto Exchange Bitget Seals 'Multi-Million Dollar' Deal With La Liga

Crypto exchange Bitget has sealed a partnership with La Liga, Spanish football's premier football league, as its official crypto crypto partner, Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget told CoinDesk in an interview on the sidelines of the Token2049 conference.

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Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider

The registry, launched in March by Argentina's National Securities Commission, already has 79 approvals.

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Chainlink And Telefonica Launch Web3 Solutions To Combat SIM Card Fraud

Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica recently announced its partnership with Chainlink, a move aimed at combating Web3-related exploits, including SIM card fraud. Considering the damage these exploits have inflicted on the crypto space, this is undoubtedly a welcome development.

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US Fugitive Involved In Crypto Scheme To Aid North Korea Arrested In Spain, Faces 20-Year Term

Spanish authorities have detained Alejandro Cao de Benos, a Spanish aristocrat, over allegations that he ran a crypto scheme and recruited Ethereum (ETH) researcher Virgil Griffith to help North Korea evade international sanctions.

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Spanish authorities detain alleged crypto fugitive

The Spanish police reported the apprehension of pro-Pyongyang group founder Alejandro Cao de Benos at Madrid's Atocha train station upon arriving from Barcelona

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Santander appoints crypto custodian Taurus to safeguard Bitcoin, Ether: Report

An unconfirmed report suggests Taurus will provide crypto custodial services to Spanish financial services giant Banco Santander.

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Spain mandates disclosure of foreign-held crypto assets over €50,000 for tax purposes

Spanish citizens must disclose crypto holdings exceeding 50,000 euros (about $55,000) held on foreign platforms for tax purposes starting January next year, according to an update from Spain’s Tax Administration Agency, Agencia Tributaria.

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Spanish citizens to declare foreign crypto holdings by end of March 2024

Only individuals with balance sheets exceeding the equivalent of 50,000 euros in crypto assets are obliged to declare their foreign holdings.

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Santander Takes Bold Leap Into Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Now Available For Swiss Account Holders

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Spanish regulator signals potential X probe on crypto ads

The CNMV’s head reiterated that networks are responsible for taking measures against investment promotions by unlicensed entities.

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Spanish regulators set precedent with crypto ad violations case

The National Securities Market Commission accuses Spanish technology provider Miolos of noncompliance with cryptocurrency regulations established in January 2022.

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Spain to implement MiCA six months ahead of EU deadline

Spain fast-tracks MiCA Act to December 2025, ahead of EU deadline. Spain aims to boost legal security and protection for Spanish crypto investors. Leading global exchanges have secured regulatory green light in Spain.

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Bitnovo reveals Spain’s rapidly increasing crypto adoption

Spanish cryptocurrency company Bitnovo conducted research to understand how Spanish citizens see cryptocurrency growth in the country. The adoption of cryptocurrency in Spain is growing rapidly. According to data provided by Statista, Spain ranks 22nd internationally in cryptocurrency adoption, with…

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Taking Crypto Risk: $14-Billion Spanish Bank Seeks Success With New Fund

Spanish bank A&G, known for its specialization in private banking services, took a big step by introducing the maiden crypto fund to be regulated under Spanish law. Boasting an impressive portfolio with assets under management reaching a staggering 12.

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Spanish private bank A&G launches crypto investment fund

Spain's leading private bank A&G has launched a crypto investment fund, indicating a rise in adoption in the European nation.

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Crypto exchange Bit2Me to expand its presence in Spain and Latin America after raising $15m

Key takeaways Bit2Me is set to expand its presence in Spain and Latin American countries. This comes after the crypto exchange raised $15 million in its latest funding round.  Bit2Me to expand its services in Spain and Latin America Bit2Me, a leading Spanish crypto exchange, has revealed that it would be expanding its services in […] The post Crypto exchange Bit2Me to expand its presence in Spain and Latin America after raising $15m appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Spanish police dismantled a crypto scam organization that bagged over $110M

A resident of the Balearic Islands, an archipelago off eastern Spain, was arrested by the Spanish police on April 24 for scamming crypto investors across multiple countries. The arrest was made at the request of law enforcement authorities from different countries that were investigating five other people connected with the criminal organization.

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Spanish exchange Bit2Me launches debit card with 9% cashback program

Spain's crypto exchange Bit2Me has introduced its crypto debit card on the extensive Mastercard network, offering users up to 9% cash back on all purchases.

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Spanish Rehab Center Adds Crypto Trading Addiction to Its List of Services

Coinspeaker Spanish Rehab Center Adds Crypto Trading Addiction to Its List of Services Another hospital in Scotland called the Castle Craig Hospital is an addiction rehabilitation clinic treating high-adrenaline crypto traders since 2018.

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Spanish rehab center adds crypto trading addiction to services list

The rehabilitation center cited estimates that about 1% of cryptocurrency traders will develop an "extreme" addiction to crypto trading.

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Bitzlato CEO arrested by Spanish police: Report

Authorities seized an estimated $19.8 million worth of crypto, fiat and luxury goods from Bitzlato executives related to an ongoing money laundering investigation.

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Crypto exchange Bitstamp registered to operate in Spain

Recent reports indicate that the Spanish Central Bank registered Bitstamp to offer virtual asset services in Spain. Bitstamp is just one of the many crypto exchange networks seeking registration in different countries in the EU region. This registration race continues…

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Spanish crypto platform Bit2Me acquires software firm Dekalabs

Bit2Me, a leading Spain-based crypto platform, has acquired software development studio Dekalabs as it expands its crypto strategy across the industry. According to an announcement the digital assets platform published on Monday, the deal is a 100% acquisition, but Dekalabs will retain its autonomy and continue to offer the best of its software development services […] The post Spanish crypto platform Bit2Me acquires software firm Dekalabs appeared first on Invezz.

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3 Spanish Tokens To Keep On Your Radar in 2022 and 2023

There are currently thousands of crypto projects all over the network. And although many may seem attractive, before investing in any of them, we have to ask ourselves what kind of flow of value it can provide us in the future.

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Almost 7% of Spanish Have Invested in Crypto, Regulator Says

Spain's securities-market authority, CNMV, is worried about poor appreciation of the risks even after introducing new ad warnings earlier this year.

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Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me acquires Peruvian exchange Fluyez

Bit2Me, the first crypto exchange recognized by the Bank of Spain as a virtual currency service provider, announced it has acquired Fluyez, the first Peruvian cryptocurrency exchange company. Fluyez, which has the endorsement of the Peruvian Fintech Association; has only been present in the domestic market for a little over a year, and has already […] The post Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me acquires Peruvian exchange Fluyez appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

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Spanish Bit2Me Buys Peruvian Crypto Exchange, Eyes Targets in Latin America

Following the acquisition of a majority stake in Fluyez, the company is looking for purchasing opportunities in Chile, Colombia and Uruguay.

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Spanish Exchange Bit2Me Buys Peruvian Crypto Exchange, Eyes Targets in Latin America

Following the acquisition of a majority stake in Fluyez, the company is looking for purchasing opportunities in Chile, Colombia and Uruguay.

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Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Decides To Salvage 2gether Customers After The Account Block

Bit2me, a Spanish cryptocurrency exchange has decided to absorb customers from 2gether whose accounts have been frozen by 2gether, which is also cryptocurrency exchange. This Spanish crypto exchange has announced that it shall onboard 100,000 investors from 2gether.

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Bit2Me to onboard 100k blocked crypto investors from 2gether exchange

On July 10, Spanish cryptocurrency trading platform 2gether shut down its free trading services, citing its inability to justify its related operational costs due to crypto winter.

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Crypto Firm WhaleFin Seals $42m Kit Deal With Spanish Soccer Giant Atletico Madrid

The Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid has confirmed that the club will feature crypto firm WhaleFin as its kit sponsor for next season. Crypto Platform WhaleFin Have Signed A Kit Sponsorship Deal With Atletico Madrid As announced by the Spanish club on its website, Amber Group has now become the team’s official global and main […]

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Binance Granted Crypto Registration From Spanish Central Bank

The approval will allow Binance to offer exchange and custodial services in Spain in compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations. Bank of Spain Gives Green Light on Binance...

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Binance Secures Registration in Spain Through Its Moon Tech Subsidiary

Crypto exchange Binance's Spanish subsidiary, Moon Tech Spain, has been granted registration as a virtual asset services provider (VASP) by the country's central bank.

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Spanish Airline Vueling Becomes BitPay’s Latest Conquest

Vueling, a member of the International Consolidated Airlines Group, signed an agreement with BitPay to allow customers to pay for flights using crypto. The post Spanish Airline Vueling Becomes BitPay’s Latest Conquest appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Bit2Me and Inveready open Web3Hub in Barcelona to develop crypto in Spain

Spanish crypto exchange company Bit2me and the fund manager Inveready presented today the first HUB dedicated to Web3. 0, a new Crypto HUB that will provide services to startups in the sector through a venture builder (Wagmi) and a crypto startup accelerator.

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ETH to Plunge to $2,500 by June, Spanish Taxi Company Accepts SHIB, Snoop Dogg NFT Collections Available on Cardano: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Stay tuned for the most important events in the world of crypto with U.Today’s news digest!

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Bit2Me to collaborate with DFG to assist crypto startups in the Spanish and Portuguese markets

Bit2Me, a Spanish crypto exchange that last year launched its native B2M token, announced today it has reached an agreement with Digital Finance Group (DFG), a Singapore-based investment firm specializing in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

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Spanish government will implement new rules for crypto ads

The CNMV will require advertisers to report ten days before running ads targeting 100,000 people or more.

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