CRYPTOCURRENCY
Oracle to Invest Over $1 Billion in AI and Cloud Computing in Spain
Oracle plans a significant investment to open a third cloud region in Madrid, enhancing AI and cloud services for Spain’s financial sector and other industries.
Worldcoin (WLD)'s Return to Spain Supported by 90% of World ID Holders
Nearly 90% of World ID holders in Spain support the return of Worldcoin (WLD), according to a recent survey.
Spain Strengthens Crypto Oversight to Settle Tax Debts
Spanish Ministry of Finance is implementing legislative reforms to increase cryptocurrency monitoring, enabling seizure of digital assets for tax debt resolution, aligning with EU regulations.
Kraken Secures E-Money License in EU, Expands Virtual Asset Services in Spain
Kraken, a San Francisco-based crypto platform, has secured an E-Money Institution license from the Central Bank of Ireland and registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Spain. These moves are part of Kraken's strategy to expand its European operations.
Paolo Ardoino: Tether Ranks 22nd in US Treasury Holdings, Surpassing Mexico, Australia, and Spain
Tether, the world's leading stablecoin, now holds $72.5 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, despite China's divestment from U.S. debt. Mixed reactions arise, questioning long-term stability in emerging markets.
Web2 and Web3 tools are merging as crypto-backed debit cards
The Bit2Me card supports eight cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, ADA, and SOL, with more anticipated later this year.
Spanish Authorities Arrest Bitzlato Exchange Executives for Money Laundering
On Jan. 18, 2023, police enforcement closed Bitzlato.
Bitstamp acquires a Spanish crypto licence
Bitstamp has been focusing on the European Union market since its launch in 2011. The approval from the Bank of Spain lets Bitstamp's local subsidiary offer digital currency exchange services for fiat currency and electronic wallet custody services to Spanish users. By this fall, the country became home to the third-largest network of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ATMs after the United States and Canada.
Crypto Bank BVNK Secures Operational License from the Bank of Spain
London-based digital currency banking service provider, BVNK has announced it is now a licensed Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) with the Bank of Spain
Binance Taps Operating License from the Bank of Spain
Binance cryptocurrency exchange has received the license to operate in Spain through its subsidiary in the country, Moon Tech Spain SL