The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) of Spain has issued stern warnings concerning several investment entities that are not registered in the corresponding registry under its supervision.

CNMV Encourages Due Diligence amidst Unregistered Offers

These entities, as listed below, have been flagged by the CNMV as unauthorized to provide investment services or activities subject to its oversight:

1. ADMFX – admfx-vip.com
2. EOSTEADER , BITGO GLOBAL – eosteader.top
3. FXG MARKETS INVESTMENT – fxgmarkets.com
4. GERSTAR CAPITAL FUND – gerstarcapital.eu

The CNMV's action is based on its records, which indicate that these institutions lack proper registration and authorization. Investors are urged to exercise caution and conduct thorough due diligence when considering any involvement with these entities.

Warnings from #CNMV on unregistered institutions: https://t.co/w1RBgnHq8D

— CNMV (@CNMV_MEDIOS) November 6, 2023

To verify the registration status of an institution, the CNMV advises investors to contact their investor service. Additionally, individuals can report offers of investment services by unregistered institutions through the CNMV's inquiry form or report any potential infringements.

MiCA Act Implementation: Spain's Timeline for Crypto Asset Regulation

In the meantime, in an earlier report at Finance Magnates, it was stated that Spain is set to fast-track the implementation of the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Act, heralding the first comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in the EU.

While the EU's general deadline for MiCA implementation across all 27 member states is July 2026, Spain aims to enact it on a national level by December 2025. This accelerated timeline follows a meeting between the first Vice President of Spain, Nadia Calviño, and the President of the European Securities and Market Authority, Verena Ross.

Spain's move is driven by the goal of providing enhanced legal protection and certainty to Spanish investors in the crypto space. The country seeks to reduce the MiCA transitional period from 36 months to just 18 months. Notably, several international cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Spain have already received local licenses, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Crypto.com, which have secured regulatory approval.

As Spain positions itself as a cryptocurrency and digital asset-friendly nation, the country's central bank, Banco de España, has joined others in exploring the potential benefits of a digital euro.