Spain Financial News

02.03 / 01:33

Provident Binance Cooper Gap MasterCard Bitcoin Binance Launches In-Store Crypto Payment Solution with Ingenico

Adoption of cryptocurrencies and services based on cryptocurrencies is continuing to gain traction, with an increasing number of businesses bridging the gap between conventional financial (TradFi) solutions and decentralized financial (DeFi) solutions.

28.02 / 12:45

Provident CEO Platform Strategy Mobile Qualcomm Testnet Mawari Launches Testnet in Japan as a GSMA Foundry Project

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25.02 / 14:51

cryptocurrency economy G20 G20: Ban on crypto emerges as possibility as countries see need for regulation

Finance ministry officials and central bankers from G20 countries are seemingly in agreement when it comes to the regulation of crypto assets, with a complete ban on them also on the table.

24.02 / 04:35

Binance Ingenico and Binance team on in-store crypto payment acceptance

Currently, the majority of in-store cryptocurrency payments require an additional device or the execution of an integration by the merchant, say Ingenico.The technology is already being tested in France and, say the partners, is set to be made available in several countries thanks to Binance's regulatory status in places such as Spain, Dubai and Japan.The firms are also developing a crypto-to-fiat payment offering, which will be tested in the second quarter of 2023, so that merchants can be paid in fiat currency.

23.02 / 20:23

Arrest FBI National Moscow Authorities Detain British National Accused of Aiding North Korea in Crypto Sanction Evasion

A British citizen who is wanted by the FBI for allegedly assisting the North Korean government to evade U.S. sanctions via crypto is in the custody of Russian authorities.

23.02 / 17:54

business Adoption Web3 Barcelona Bitcoin Regulation Regulation stole the show at Barcelona’s European Blockchain Convention

Some 2,500 crypto-curious blockchain believers descended on Barcelona’s Hyatt Tower conference suites last week in a networking bonanza. The 8th edition of the European Blockchain Convention, and the fourth occurrence in Barcelona, also coincided with Bitcoin (BTC) sitting tight below $25,000.

22.02 / 15:43

Adoption Binance defi Europe Pilots France pilots in-store crypto payments as Binance partners with Ingenico

The mainstream adoption of crypto and crypto-based services continues, as more companies are bridging traditional financial (TradFi) solutions with decentralized financial (DeFi).

21.02 / 17:11

Crime scam Crypto scams Cybercrime, Crypto Scams on the Rise in Portugal, Say Prosecutors

Cybercrime has “skyrocketed” in Portugal – with crypto scams and ransomware attacks becoming more commonplace in the nation.

21.02 / 13:33

regulation Department Of Justice sanctions Interpol Brit who consulted North Korea on crypto reportedly detained in Moscow

The local bureau of Interpol detained a British national charged by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) in Moscow. He’s being alleged of conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

15.02 / 01:51

UPS Provident Platform MasterCard Bitcoin Backed Web2 and Web3 tools are merging as crypto-backed debit cards

As the use of crypto-backed debit cards becomes more widespread, there is an ongoing consolidation of Web2 and Web3 solutions.

10.02 / 23:17

UPS Provident Digital USDT Gap MasterCard network Bit2Me Launch 9% Cash-back Debit Card Through Mastercard Network

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10.02 / 20:03

business Adoption MasterCard credit cards Debit Cards Bit2Me and Mastercard launch debit card with crypto cashback

The merger of Web2 and Web3 tools continues as crypto-backed debit cards become more mainstream.

06.02 / 14:19

cryptocurrency Trading Investing Europe Gambling Luxury Rehab Centers Introduce Treatment for Crypto Addiction – Here's Why

Addicted to watching your crypto portfolio balance? Can't stop staring at those crypto prices? There are now rehab centers for that.

06.02 / 06:13

business Altcoin Health Volatility Price Analysis Bitcoin services Spanish rehab center adds crypto trading addiction to services list

A luxury rehabilitation center in Spain has recently added services aimed at treating a relatively new kind of addiction — crypto trading.

02.02 / 20:05

business Money laundering Bitzlato CEO arrested by Spanish police: Report

According to a Feb. 2 report by Turkish news agency Anadolu, Spanish authorities have arrested the CEO, sales executive and marketing director of Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato. In total, six Russian and Ukrainian nationals related to the exchange were arrested in a joint effort between France, Portugal, Cyprus and United States law enforcement.

02.02 / 17:23

Police crypto mining BTC Mining raid Police Raid ‘Illegal Marijuana Plantation’ – But Find BTC Mining Farm Instead

Spanish police got more than they bargained for when they went in search of a marijuana farm – and ended up unearthing an illegal bitcoin (BTC) mining operation instead.

25.01 / 13:41

MET FIVE Parke Discover Armed Gang Bungles Attack on Spanish Crypto Firm

Police in Barcelona, Spain, have arrested five men after a gang tried to storm a crypto company “armed with taser guns and zip ties.”

25.01 / 13:17

Adoption ATM CoinATMRadar Australia ranks 3rd in crypto ATM installations after US and Canada

Despite the bear market and the record-low dynamics of new Bitcoin ATM installations around the world, Australia breaks into the top three nations globally by the number of crypto ATMs. It was only in the first days of January when the Aussies got to the fourth spot — since that time they installed 16 more machines.

23.01 / 19:51

Law regulation Europe crimes reports Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, or Europol, has reported authorities took control of crypto wallets containing more than $19 million in cryptocurrency as part of enforcement actions against crypto firm Bitzlato.

18.01 / 23:23

business Central Bank Euro Spain's central bank approves euro-linked token pilot as part of sandbox initiative: Report

The financial sandbox ar of the Bank of Spain, or Banco de España, has reportedly approved a project from fintech firm Monei testing a token linked to the euro.

18.01 / 21:59

business Blockchain Technology Binance Virtual assets Binance registers as virtual assets service provider in Poland

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced plans on Jan. 18 to enhance its local presence in Poland while remaining compliant with local regulations.

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