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Spain – DIGIT INFO

EU’s MiCA Deadline Reshapes Crypto Market as Spain Approves Venga

Spanish regulator National Securities Market Commission have authorized cryptocurrency platform Venga to operate under the European Union’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. Industry Consolidation Under Tight Standards Spanish regulators have authorized cryptocurrency platform Venga to operate under the European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), making it one of fewer than 15 entities in … Read more

Spain’s CNMV Issues Urgent Warning Ahead of June 30 MiCA Crypto Deadline

The regulator stressed that, starting next July, VASPSs that had not received authorization to operate in the country will have to execute a plan to migrate their customers’ funds. They could also arrange with other approved VASPs to continue serving these customers after user approval. Spain’s CNMV Issues Statement On MiCA’s Upcoming Application On Monday, … Read more

Spain’s National Police Dismantle Violent Crypto-Robbery Ring Linked to Tren de Aragua

The National Police detained six individuals linked to the Tren de Aragua gang for their alleged involvement in a series of violent thefts targeting high-profile individuals possessing jewels and cryptocurrency. The group tied and held the victims at gunpoint in some cases. Spain’s National Police cracks down on Tren de Aragua-linked criminal group Spain’s National … Read more

Spain Goes After Polymarket, Kalshi as Legal Fork Between US and EU Keeps Widening

Spain’s gambling watchdog opened sanctioning proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi, ordering precautionary blocks on both platforms while it investigates whether the unlicensed operators violated the country’s gambling law. European Enforcement Efforts Grow as US Takes Different Direction The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) published the notices in the Boletín Oficial del Estado after … Read more

Spanish Law Enforcement Arrests French Fugitive Linked to Violent Crypto Kidnapping

A fugitive wanted by France for the violent kidnapping of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur and his wife was arrested in Benalmádena, Málaga by Spanish authorities under a European arrest warrant. Multi-City Surveillance and Arrest The Spanish Civil Guard arrested a fugitive in Benalmádena, Málaga, wanted by French authorities for his alleged role in the violent kidnapping … Read more

Crossmint Secures Spanish Regulatory Authorization to Offer EU‑Wide Digital Asset Infrastructure

Crossmint obtains MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to provide wallets, exchanges and cross‑border services across the EU. Crossmint announced it has received authorization from the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) on 14 January, making it a regulated Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorized to passport services across the 27 EU member states; the authorization … Read more

Bankinter Joins Funding Round, Takes Stake in Bit2me to Boost EU Crypto Expansion

Spain’s Bankinter invests in Bit2me, joining a $34.9 million (€30 million) funding round to pursue technological synergies and EU expansion. Bankinter has agreed to acquire a stake in Bit2me and joins the €30 million round announced in August, with the deal announced 14 January 2026; the investment aims to explore technological and knowledge synergies and … Read more

Spain and Denmark Police Arrest Crypto Kidnapping Gang Linked to Málaga Murder

Spanish and Danish police arrested members of a criminal gang linked to the kidnapping and murder of a man in Málaga after attempting to steal his cryptocurrency. The Attack and Abduction The Spanish National Police, in a joint operation with Danish police authorities, recently arrested members of a criminal gang responsible for the kidnapping and … Read more

Judge Orders Detention of ‘Cryptospain’ in $300M Pyramid Scheme Case

A Spanish High Court judge has ordered cryptocurrency entrepreneur Álvaro Romillo Castillo into provisional detention without bail over allegations that he orchestrated a $300 million pyramid scheme. Political Connections and Arrest A Spanish High Court judge has ordered Álvaro Romillo Castillo, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur known as “Cryptospain” and “Luis Crypto,” into provisional detention without bail. … Read more

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