Spain

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European Bitcoiners React to VAT Exemption Proposal
Bitcoin enthusiasts in the European Union have shared their thoughts on the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) proposal for bitcoin VAT exemption.
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Police Arrest 20 in Digital Currency Pyramid Scheme
Spanish police have arrested 20 individuals in connection with a pyramid scheme that used a fake digital currency called the unete.
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First Spanish University Installs Bitcoin ATM on Campus
Pompeu Fabra joins MIT, Simon Fraser University and the University of Zurich as universities that have installed bitcoin ATMs.
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Bitcoin's 'New Frontier' of Cybercrime Explored at Barcelona Event
Bitcoin attackers present "a new frontier" for cybercrime, a gathering of top security specialists heard in Barcelona this week.
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Spanish Bitcoin Community Celebrates Bitcoin's VAT Exemption
Spain's bitcoin community is celebrating following confirmation that the cryptocurrency is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.
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Bitcoin-to-Cash Service Bit2Me Cancels Fees to Stay Competitive
Bitcoin-to-cash service Bit2Me has cancelled its commission fees in a bid to remain competitive in the Spanish market.
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BTCPoint Creates 10,000 Bitcoin-Enabled ATMs Using Spanish Bank Network
Bitcoin-to-cash withdrawals are now available at 10,000 additional bank ATMs in Spain due to an agreement between Banc Sabadell and BTCPoint.
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BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies
The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.
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Spanish Political Party Calls for Bitcoin Regulation
A Spanish political party has submitted a proposal to the country's Congress outlining the need for bitcoin regulation.
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Bitcoin App Enables Cash Withdrawals at 10,000 Spanish ATMs
Bit2Me has launched an app that will enable users across Spain to convert bitcoin into euros at over 10,000 ATMs.
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