Coinbase strengthened its presence in the Spanish crypto market by obtaining an official registration with the Bank of Spain, marking a milestone in its international expansion.
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency platform, continues its international expansion and has achieved a major milestone in its “Go Broad, Go Deep” strategy. Recently, the company has obtained AML registration with the Bank of Spain, allowing it to operate as a cryptocurrency exchange and custodial wallet provider.
Services available for Spanish users
Users in Spain will now be able to enjoy various services, such as :
- Custody of crypto assets.
- Buying or selling cryptocurrencies in legal currency.
- Trading cryptoassets against other cryptoassets.
Nana Murugesan, Vice President of International and Business Development at Coinbase, expressed his excitement about this new registration, highlighting Coinbase’s commitment to expansion and collaboration with regulators in different jurisdictions.
The future of cryptocurrencies in Spain
According to recent studies:
- 29% of adults in Spain consider that cryptocurrencies are the future of finance.
- Cryptocurrencies have become the second most popular payment method in Spain, surpassing bank transfers.
- 60.7% of Spanish citizens buy cryptocurrencies as a long-term investment, while 35.7% use them to make payments.
- The regulatory landscape in Europe
The recent adoption of MiCA by European Union lawmakers marks a pivotal moment for cryptocurrencies in the region. This regulatory clarity is a major step forward and demonstrates that Europe recognizes the potential of this emerging technology.
About Coinbase
Coinbase works to build the crypto economy, seeking a more fair, accessible, efficient, and transparent financial system. Founded in 2012 with the idea that anyone, anywhere, should be able to send and receive Bitcoin easily and securely, today it offers a reliable and easy-to-use platform to access the broad crypto economy.
The event that redefines the limits of Blockchain technology in Madrid
Next Tuesday, September 26 to 28, Stellar Development Foundation organizes its annual event in Madrid. This event is one of the most exclusive in the crypto space, with guests from all over the world, including managers, entrepreneurs, and developers.
In fact, the event agenda is full of surprises and fascinating conversations, being sure that Meridian will not leave anyone indifferent. It will be held at the Green Patio, Calle de Salamanca in Madrid, Spain.
Meridian 2023 is the fifth edition of this influential event series, dedicated to exploring the profound impact of Blockchain technology on global financial accessibility.
Meridian 2023: The Conference is just around the corner
Particularly, over three days, the event will explore the theme “Unlocking Human Potential”: and will bring together developers, founders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other leaders of traditional and decentralized finance to discuss how to unlock access in innovative ways through Blockchain technology. Very important, to empower people to achieve their potential in a real and palpable way.
Exploring the financial future: the Conference that unleashes the Blockchain revolution in Madrid
Throughout the event, participants will immerse themselves in engaging discussions and workshops on critical topics, including decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contracts, wallets, interoperability, and crypto regulation. Particularly, Meridian 2023 seeks to forge new paths to harness the potential of Blockchain to expand financial access in unprecedented ways.
By the way, we present some of the speakers who will be present :
- Danielle Dixon, CEO of Stellar Development Foundation.
- Idris Elba, actor, filmmaker, and UN goodwill ambassador.
- Teana Baker-Taylor, vice president of policy and strategy, Circle.
- David Nandwa, Founder, CEO of HoneyCoin
- Michaela Juric, Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets, Novatti.
- Ginger Baker, Network Director, Plaid.
- Julian Clatro, Product Developer, Communi DAO.
- Alex Holmes, CEO of MoneyGram.
- How much does it cost to attend?
- Prices range from $159 to $299. Which includes full access to 3 days of content, networking, and experiences. Please note that purchased tickets are non-refundable.
As a curious fact, Meridian 2023 is already sold out!
Finally, as the world continues its march towards a more inclusive financial landscape, this Conference provides an invaluable platform to delve deeper into the transformative power of Blockchain.
I close with this quote from Don Tapscott: “Blockchain is the technology that challenges traditional trust and redefines the rules of the game in the digital age.”
