Spain Sets Clear Path for Crypto Platforms Under New EU Rules
Spain’s financial regulator has published detailed guidelines on how cryptocurrency companies must comply with Europe’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, clarifying the transition process for the country’s crypto industry.
The Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) released a comprehensive question-and-answer document this week outlining what crypto platforms need to do to continue operating legally in Spain. The message is clear: get licensed under MiCA rules or shut down.
Spain’s Transitional Timeline
The EU regulation allows countries to give crypto companies until July 1, 2026 to obtain proper authorization, and Spain has adopted this maximum transitional period.
This means crypto-asset service…
