Police in Spain Say Bitcoin ATMs Expose Problems in Europe’s AML Laws

Spanish police authorities are raising the alarm because a recent criminal case involved the use of bitcoin ATMs, making their jobs more difficult.

Spanish Telecom Giant to Trial Blockchain Consumer Data Marketplace

Telefonica is set to trial a decentralized data marketplace that lets users sell their personal information.

Spain’s Lawmakers Push for Blockchain Use in Governance

Spain's main conservative party submitted a proposal encouraging the government to adopt blockchain technology in managing public services.

Spain’s Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test

A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.

Taking Back Power: An Upstart Government Plans to Tokenize Energy

The plan is to incentivize solar power generation by circumventing rules inhibiting its adoption made by Madrid.

Bank of Spain Governor: Cryptocurrencies Pose ‘More Risks Than Benefits’

Spanish central bank governor Luis Maria Linde believes cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but is open to blockchain technology.

Spain’s Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts

The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a "pressing challenge."

Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies

Spain's ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.

‘Red Lyra’ No More: Bank Blockchain Group Rebrands

Alastria, formerly known as Red Lyra, is a Spanish blockchain consortium that has grown to more than 70 members since its launch in May.