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Board Bitcoin Discussion
Re: Spain's most anti-privacy and anti-crypto law comes into force.
by
YUriy1991
on 26/04/2023, 06:30:38 UTC
Today is a sad day for those of us who use bitcoin and value our privacy. Just today, a law came into force in Spain that obliges entities that provide crypto-related services in the country to report absolutely all transactions carried out during the year.

I put a link in Spanish and anyone who is curious can use an online translator:

Hacienda de España conocerá todo sobre ti si compras bitcoin en exchanges centralizados

Yes, It was heartbreaking to hear about the new law in Spain which obliges crypto-related entities to report all transactions made throughout the year. I think it is important for the government to strike a balance between regulating the crypto industry and respecting the privacy of its users. Laws that go too far in one direction or another can have unintended consequences, such as leading users to more anonymous and decentralized forms of crypto that are more difficult to regulate.

As the crypto industry continues to grow it is imperative for governments to keep up with the latest developments and adapt their regulatory frameworks. We here certainly have the same expectations from the government where we agree that for future regulations to strike a balance between protecting users and supporting innovation in the crypto space.