Spanish Banking Giant BBVA Breaks the Mold With Bold Wealth Strategy Shift

Spanish bank BBVA is advising its wealthy private banking clients to allocate 3% to 7% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies. BBVA to Advise on More Cryptocurrencies Spanish giant lender BBVA is reportedly advising its wealthy private banking clients to allocate between 3% and 7% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies. This marks a significant step beyond … Read more

Spain Introduces Law to Acquire Crypto Exchanges’ Data, Seize Digital Assets

The directive, which is expected to be approved and implemented by January 2026, will enable authorities in Spain to exchange data on cryptocurrency assets held on international exchanges. Similarly, the Spanish tax agency will be able to seize these assets to collect payment for tax debts. Spain Introduces Law to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Tax Oversight Spain … Read more

Santander Targets Crypto Payment Flows With Stablecoin Strategy

Santander is reportedly charging into the crypto frontier with plans for a MiCA-fueled stablecoin and retail crypto access to dominate Europe’s digital finance evolution. Santander Positions for Crypto Breakout With MiCA-Driven Stablecoin Plan Banco Santander SA is reportedly in the preliminary stages of evaluating a broader entry into digital assets, with a specific focus on … Read more

Criminal Banking Organization Takedown Across Europe Includes Crypto Operations

Europol has announced the arrest of 17 individuals involved in a criminal parallel banking organization that provided money laundering services across Europe, including the exchange of cryptocurrencies for cash. The operation, conducted on January 14, 2025, in Austria, Belgium, and Spain, followed previous successful actions against migrant smugglers. The arrested individuals, primarily of Chinese and … Read more

No, Spanish Citizens Don’t Have to Report Cash Withdrawals Over €3,000 in Advance to the Tax Agency

Information about an alleged new regulation requiring Spanish citizens to report cash withdrawals over €3,000 recently went viral on social media. Spanish crypto and tax experts debunked this claim, stating that it is completely incorrect and a result of a misunderstanding of anti-money laundering regulations. Experts Debunk Viral Post: Spanish Citizens Don’t Have to Report … Read more

Spanish Police Bust $32 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme

Spanish police dismantled a criminal gang behind a fraudulent cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that defrauded over 3,600 victims of more than $32 million. Fake Bitcoin Investment Platform Spanish law enforcement recently busted a criminal gang behind a fake cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that fleeced more than $32 million from over 3,600 victims. According to a report, the … Read more

Second Largest Spanish Lender BBVA Announces BTC and ETH Trading Services Platform

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the second-largest lending institution in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, has announced the integration of crypto into an upcoming platform as part of its service offering. The development comes as the bank received approval from the country’s securities regulator to do so, mentioning bitcoin and ether only … Read more

Crypto Transactions Surge in Spain’s Real Estate Market

According to Enlace, a real estate tech company, the number of real estate transactions involving some form of cryptocurrency as payment has surged this year. The company found that this usage grew by 15% in 2024, driven by the benefits these payment methods offer over traditional purchases, including the rapid deployment of funds and savings … Read more

Bybit Rallies to Support Flood-Stricken Communities in Spain: A Commitment to Recovery

Bybit has announced its commitment to assist communities affected by the catastrophic floods in Valencia and other regions of Spain, which have resulted in over 200 fatalities, thousands of displaced individuals, and extensive infrastructure damage. In partnership with the local non-profit organization Admundi, which focuses on improving the lives of impoverished children, Bybit is mobilizing … Read more