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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.

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.

MiCA 2026 Glossary: 25 Terms You Must Master

Discover the 25 key terms from the MiCA Regulation that every crypto company must master before 2026. This practical glossary summarizes the essential concepts affecting issuers, exchanges, custodians, and crypto-asset service providers. A clear and strategic guide developed with a professional approach to help you understand the regulatory impact, anticipate obligations, and turn MiCA compliance into a real competitive advantage.

What to do if you are held or detained at the airport due to denial of entry into Spain: legal assistance and first steps

The denial of entry and the holding of foreign nationals at Spanish airports is an increasingly frequent situation. This article explains what to do if you are held or detained at the airport, what rights you have from the very first moment, and why immediate legal assistance can be decisive in avoiding deportation and protecting your future legal status.

Computer Sabotage in Public Administrations and Emergency Contracts under the LCSP

Cyberattacks and hacking cases against Public Administrations and, specifically, against city councils, have intensified in recent years, affecting essential services and the security of sensitive data. Hacking, ransomware, or computer sabotage attacks force municipal officials to make immediate legal decisions. In this context, the emergency contract provided for in the Public Sector Contracts Law (LCSP) becomes a key tool for reacting quickly to serious cybersecurity incidents. In this article, we analyze when a hack can legally justify an emergency contract, the requirements demanded by the LCSP, the risks of its improper use, and how city councils and local entities can rely on specialized legal advice to act with legal certainty.

Primed-Finance Scam: Legal and Technical Analysis of a Sophisticated Digital Fraud

The Primed-Finance scam is part of an international network of fraudulent platforms that combine social engineering, remote computer access, and international transfers to divert funds under the guise of cryptocurrency investments. Through a legal and technical analysis—including bank and blockchain traceability—it is demonstrated that the fraud operates through shell companies, cloned domains, and an organized structure designed to manipulate victims and conceal the money trail. In this article, we explain how the scheme works, how to identify its signs, and what steps to follow to report it and initiate international proceedings with specialized support.