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Crypto Scams
10 articles on crypto scams: penalties, case law and defense strategy. See the practice area →
Seizure and Freezing of Crypto Assets in Spanish Criminal Proceedings (Art. 127 et seq. CP)
How crypto assets are confiscated and frozen in a Spanish criminal case: Articles 127 to 127 octies CP, the limbs of the measure, securing and defence.
Your Crypto Platform Loses Its Licence on 1 July 2026: What to Do
On 1 July 2026 the Spanish MiCA transition ends: only authorised CASPs may operate. How to check your platform and claim your funds if they are withheld.
Emerging Crypto-Asset Crimes: Digital Euro, Smart Contracts, DAOs and Influencers (2026 Guide)
Complete guide to the new criminal risks of the crypto ecosystem: the Digital Euro and money laundering, smart contracts with backdoors, liability in DAOs, influencer promotions and AI voice-cloning vishing.
Recovering Money from a Cryptocurrency Scam: Legal Guide 2026
Have you been scammed with Bitcoin, fake investments or fraudulent trading platforms? We explain the real legal routes to recover your money and the…
Cryptocurrency and Money Laundering in Spain: Criminal Risks
Owning, trading, or transferring cryptocurrency in Spain carries criminal risks that many investors ignore.
DAOs: Criminal Liability in Decentralised Organisations
When a Decentralized Autonomous Organisation commits a crime (laundering, fraud), who do we indict?
Influencers and Cryptocurrencies: Between Advertising and Fraud
We analyse the growing criminal liability of influencers who promote 'financial boiler rooms' or crypto scams without due diligence.
Vulnerable Smart Contracts: Code Failure or Disguised Scam?
When a DeFi protocol is hacked or 'fails', who is responsible? We analyse the criminal liability of developers of malicious smart contracts.
Crypto-Assets and the Treasury: The New Frontier of Tax Crime
Blockchain traceability eliminates anonymity. How Alonso Sala defends investors and companies against Tax Agency inspections and laundering accusations via…
MiCA II and Total Traceability: The End of Crypto Secrecy
With the full implementation of the TFR Regulation (Transfer of Funds Regulation), crypto service providers must identify the beneficiaries of all…
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