Spain
Spain’s Forgotten Bitcoin Treasure Turns into a $10 Million Research Fund
- ITER, a public research institute, plans to sell 97 Bitcoin, bought for just $10K in 2012.
- Forgetting a Coinbase account, NBA star Kevin Durant cannot access Bitcoin he purchased.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 17:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Wants Less Data, Markets Move on Feeling – and Spain’s Rebound Tells a Story
- UK watchdog reduced the data collected from firms. But will it remove the reporting burden from firms? Paul Golden weighs in.
- He also explores how markets react more to sentiment rather than data, and the doldrums in the Spanish markets.
Thursday, 31/07/2025 | 09:03 GMT by
Paul Golden
eToro Launches Crypto, Index Futures in Spain With Lower Minimums
- The new CME Group products require an initial investment of at least $200 and run for one year without quarterly rollovers.
- Six markets are currently included: the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, Dow Jones, plus Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Wednesday, 23/07/2025 | 06:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
How One Couple's Complaint Led to the Collapse of a $21M Criminal Crypto Empire
- The “mafia crypto bank” moved millions through underground banking channels, Europol confirmed.
- The two-year investigation resulted in multiple searches, seizures of luxury assets, and 17 arrests.
Thursday, 15/05/2025 | 05:57 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Spain CFD Trading Base Drops to 35,000 in Fourth Straight Annual Decline
- Spain's active FX/CFD trader population dropped 10% amid record-low new sign-ups.
- With traders now bypassing traditional investment entry points, retention and visible platform innovations have become critical.
Thursday, 08/05/2025 | 09:05 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Spain Busts Crypto Multiplication Scheme, Flags YouTube and Telegram Channels
- Spain’s financial watchdog has flagged over a dozen entities, including shady YouTube and Telegram accounts pushing suspicious crypto schemes.
- The list also includes Vida Markets, a South Africa-licensed CFDs broker.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 10:12 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Prime Brokerage Firm LTP Acquires Spain's TCB for MiCA-Compliant Crypto Services
- The acquisition enables the company to offer fully compliant crypto brokerage services to institutional clients across Europe.
- Europe's tightening crypto regulations make LTP's expansion strategically important in institutional crypto services.
Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 18:48 GMT by
Jared Kirui
From Tapas to Taxes: Revolut Expands Its Reach in Spain
- Revolut is reportedly partnering with authorities to allow users to pay taxes through app.
- The fintech firm has also introduced Revolut Terminal in Spain for business transactions.
- These moves align with Revolut’s ongoing international expansion strategy.
Wednesday, 19/03/2025 | 09:12 GMT by
Louis Parks
Revolut Eyes Up Spain, Europe with Instalment Plans and More
- Revolut launches instalment payment plans in Spain for purchases over €50.
- The fintech firm integrates Bizum and plans to roll out branded ATMs in Spain.
- Revolut's European expansion includes eSIM services and upcoming mortgage offerings.
Tuesday, 11/02/2025 | 10:50 GMT by
Louis Parks
These 9 Trading Platforms Could Put Your Money at Risk
- Spain's market regulator has identified unauthorized investment firms operating without proper registration.
- The warning is part of CNMV's ongoing efforts to protect investors from unregulated financial service providers.
Monday, 28/10/2024 | 09:48 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Faces Spanish CFD Advertising Ban, Says Market Accounts for Only 10% of Revenue
- The Polish broker is adjusting its strategy following the CNMV's interpretative guidance on CFD advertising.
- While it has no plans to leave the local market, it warns of potentially negative consequences.
Monday, 15/07/2024 | 10:02 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
TradingView and Spanish EUDE Business School Partner to Advance Financial Education
- This partnership provides EUDE’s students with access to TradingView’s plans, charts, and a global community of traders.
- The collaboration is part of the charting platform’s broader initiative to make financial tools accessible to students worldwide.
Thursday, 13/06/2024 | 17:35 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Spanish Data Protection Agency Orders Halt to Worldcoin's Data Collection
- Complaints include inadequate information disclosure, data collection from minors, and inability to withdraw consent.
- Tools for Humanity Corporation, based in Germany with its European presence, is subject to GDPR legal consequences.
Friday, 08/03/2024 | 17:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CNMV Flags Unregistered Investment Entities, Warns Investors
- To verify the registration status, the organization recommends that investors contact their investor service.
- Spain is targeting the enactment of the MiCA Act on a national level by December 2025.
Monday, 06/11/2023 | 12:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Spain Accelerates Path to MiCA: Crypto Regulations to Start in 2025
- The announcement followed a meeting between Spain's first Vice President and the President of the ESMA.
- The EU has set a general deadline for MiCA implementation across its 27 member states, scheduled for July 2026.
Tuesday, 31/10/2023 | 12:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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