Penalties, Non-Compliance, and Legal Defense Against DAC8
The DAC8 Directive has radically changed tax control over cryptocurrencies in Europe. This article analyzes the most frequent non-compliance issues, the applicable penalty regime, and the main legal defense strategies against actions by the Tax Agency.
How to Plan Inheritances and Successions with Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets in Spain
Complete legal guide on cryptocurrency inheritance: access to wallets, custody of private keys, tax obligations in Inheritance Tax, valuation of crypto and NFTs, digital inheritance and succession planning. Everything testators and heirs need to know in a digital and decentralized environment.
Use of DAC8 Data by Tax Authorities: Inspections, Tax Risks, and Crypto Information Matching
The DAC8 Directive will allow the Tax Agency to access detailed information on cryptocurrency operations and perform automatic data matching to detect tax non-compliance. This article analyzes how this data is used, which profiles present a higher risk of inspection, and what actions the Tax Administration can initiate.
Common mistakes when declaring cryptocurrencies in Spain and how to avoid them
Declaring cryptocurrencies in Spain remains one of the tax processes that generates the most doubts among taxpayers. In this guide, we analyze the most common mistakes users make—from lack of traceability to confusion between forms 172, 173, and 721—and how to avoid them in 2025 to prevent Tax Agency penalties. A clear, practical, and updated explanation to correctly fulfill your tax obligations and protect your digital assets.
Seizures and Freezes: Can the Spanish Tax Agency Freeze Your Crypto Wallets?
If you trade in cryptocurrencies, it is essential to know how far the Spanish Tax Agency can go. We explain when it can seize or freeze cryptoassets, what happens with wallets, and how to protect yourself legally.
Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing in Spain: How to Report and Recover Your Money
Have you been a victim of bank phishing in Spain? We explain step-by-step how to report it, what the PSD2 regulation states, when the bank must return your money, and how IN DIEM Abogados can help you recover what was lost. Updated Guide 2025.
DAC8: What it is, How it Affects Crypto-assets, and Why it Changes Tax Control in the EU
The DAC8 Directive represents a structural change in the tax control of crypto-assets within the European Union. Through the automatic exchange of information between tax administrations, the EU brings cryptocurrency operations to the same level of transparency as traditional financial instruments. This new regulation directly affects crypto-asset service providers and significantly impacts investors and companies operating with digital assets. Understanding its scope, implementation timeline, and practical implications is key to anticipating tax risks and adapting to an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.
Denial of Entry at the Airport: Most Common Grounds and Recommendations
Denial of entry at the airport is an administrative decision that is not always final. We analyze the most common grounds for inadmissibility in Spain, the role of the letter of invitation, alerts in the SIS, and when it is possible to appeal with specialized legal assistance.
How to Declare Cryptocurrencies in the Income Tax Return in Spain (2025 tax year)
Discover how to correctly declare your cryptocurrencies in the 2025 Income Tax Return in Spain. We explain which transactions are taxable, how to apply the FIFO method, what documentation you need, and what risks exist if you do not do it properly. Clear and updated guide with professional advice on crypto taxation.
The CNMV updates CASP admission criteria
In 2025, the CNMV updated the admission criteria for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to align them fully with the MiCA Regulation. These new requirements affect both companies currently processing their licenses and those already registered, introducing stricter demands regarding governance, technological security, solvency, and internal documentation.
At IN DIEM Abogados, together with the specialized technical support of Cryptoveritas 360, we analyze how this update impacts exchanges, custodians, fintechs, and crypto service providers in Spain, and the steps they must follow to ensure a solid file approved by the CNMV. Adapting in time not only prevents delays or rejections: it also strengthens the credibility and competitiveness of companies in the new MiCA 2025 regulatory environment.