Spain
Spanish Banks Are Preparing to Offer Crypto Services: Report
The Bank of Spain said in June it would provide instructions for entities wishing to register to provide crypto services. They’re still waiting.
La Liga Becomes First Top Soccer League to Offer NFTs of All Players
Fans will be able to trade and play fantasy tournaments with NFTs representing players from the top 20 clubs in Spain.
Bit2Me Hires Former Mastercard International President as Senior Adviser
Baldomero Falcones will work to expand the company’s debit card service.
Spanish Securities Watchdog Warns 12 Firms Including Huobi, Bybit for Non-Registration
The watchdog isn't banning the exchanges.
Spain Opposition Party Introduces Bill to Allow Mortgage Payments With Crypto
Presented by the opposition leading party, Partido Popular, the project also includes the creation of a national crypto assets council.
Former Coinbase UK CEO Joins Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me
Feroz left his role at Coinbase in August 2020 and has since taken on several advisory roles in the crypto space.
Spain Considering National Digital Currency Alternative to Euro?
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE), the governing political body in Spain, is considering issuing its national digital currency as an alternative to the euro. "The Hash" panel examines the significance of Spain seeking independence and nationalization with their money, nearly 20 years after the Spanish peseta ceased to be legal tender when the country adopted the euro as its sole monetary unit.
Spain Considers Implementing a Digital Euro
The ruling party PSOE presented a non-law proposition in the Spanish Congress.
EU to Designate Bank of Spain, Securities Regulator for Crypto Oversight: Report
Draft regulation also requires businesses offering crypto services in the EU to have a base in the bloc, Cinco Dias reports.
McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison as Extradition Loomed; Autopsy Planned
The software magnate and crypto investor had been facing extradition to the U.S. on fraud charges.
