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Policy

Digital Euro Can End Bank Crises, Is Better Than Deposits, Ex-Bank of Spain Chief Says

A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a digital euro.

Former Bank of Spain Governor Miguel Fernandez Ordonez (CoinDesk)

Policy

Digital Euro Isn't Pressing, but Work Should Continue: Spanish Central Bank Governor

Europe's "highly efficient" payment systems leave space to address social and financial concerns of a central bank digital currency, Pablo Hernández de Cos said.

Pablo Hernández de Cos (Horacio Villalobos Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Policy

Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank

The registration compels the firm to comply with the country's anti-money laundering standards.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk)

Finance

Latin American Crypto Firm Ripio Approved to Operate in Spain as an Exchange

It’s the latest in a number of licenses to crypto companies granted by the Bank of Spain.

Sebastian Serrano, fundador y CEO de Ripio. (Archivo de CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Wins Registration in Spain

Registration in Spain follows Bitstamp's approval in Italy in July.

The Bitstamp booth at a crypto conference (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto Banking Platform BVNK Wins Registration in Spain

Registration as a virtual asset services provider with the Bank of Spain will allow BVNK to offer its services to corporates across the country.

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

Videos

Bank of Spain Opens Registry for Crypto Service Providers

The Bank of Spain has issued instructions on registering with the central bank to offer crypto-related services in the country. Head of Market Insights at Genesis Global Trading Noelle Acheson discusses the significance of the move, outlook for bitcoin following the launch of three U.S. bitcoin futures ETFs, and institutional interest in crypto. Plus, insights into the European markets.

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Markets

Spain Considers Implementing a Digital Euro

The ruling party PSOE presented a non-law proposition in the Spanish Congress.

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

Markets

EU to Designate Bank of Spain, Securities Regulator for Crypto Oversight: Report

Draft regulation also requires businesses offering crypto services in the EU to have a base in the bloc, Cinco Dias reports.

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bank of Spain to Weigh Digital Currency Design Proposals, 'Implications' Through 2021

The "priority" research comes as Spain weighs a global pivot to digital economies.

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

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