Spanish City Lebrija Introduces Cryptocurrency Elio The city in the Spanish province of Sevilla launched its cryptocurrency to facilitate local transactions during COVID-19.
Santander’s PagoFX Starts International Payment Services in Spain The platform will allow the transfer of up to €1,000 without any fees.
Spain’s Second-Largest Lender Plans Launching Crypto Services The bank is reportedly planning for pan-European crypto services.
Spain’s CNMV Blacklists Titan Pro 500, Mottofx and MyCryptoWallet These brands offer related trading services, but don’t hold the appropriate licenses or authorization to do so in Spain.
Spain to Impose Registration for Crypto Businesses Under AMLD5 Rules Under AMLD5, crypto exchanges and custodian wallet providers will be brought within the scope of anti-money laundering rules
Spanish Tax Agency to Send Notices to 66,000 Crypto Traders Last year, only 14,700 Spaniards received notices.
Santander Buys Fintech Firm Mercury TFS for $33.5 Million The bank is already a client of the fintech company.
Spain Watchdog CNMV Warns of AlyCoin ICO So far, Spain does not have specific legislation governing cryptocurrencies.
Spain’s CNMV Warns Against 21 Unauthorized FX & Crypto Firms The warning posts a clear picture of the prevalence of scams within Europe.
Saxo Bank and BinckBank Launch Investment Platform for Expats The platform is aimed at expats living or staying in Spain.
Libertex Inks Sponsorship Deal with Valencia CF until 2021 The partnership will be effective until June 30, 2021.
Exclusive: TRADE.com Opens New Office in Barcelona The new office comes two months after the broker expanded into Germany
MEFF to Launch FX Futures Trading at End of June The derivatives exchange is targeting institutions that want to hedge currency risks
JFD Opens Madrid Office, Adds Ignacio Albizuri Delclaux as MD The new office is part of the company’s plans to expand into Latin America.
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ESMA’s Measures Have Provided Confidence in Spain’s FX Market Despite lower volatility and client activity, ESMA’s recent regulations have given traders confidence in the Spanish market.
Spain Looks to Boost FinTech Industry with Israeli Partnership Desafia Tel Aviv will see Spanish fintech executives spending two weeks in Tel Aviv
Finnovating Joins BTC2019 to Host Blockchain Startup Competition The regional competition puts a spotlight the progress of Catalonia's tech industry.
Fixed Income Continues Strong Performance in February on BME The ETF and Equities segment, however, did not perform as well during the month.
Bank of Spain: Crypto Makes Consumer Rights an Impossibility The central bank also said that crypto will not replace fiat currency