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Crypto Scams

10 articles on crypto scams: penalties, case law and defense strategy. See the practice area →

Cryptocurrencies

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.

June 20, 2026
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Cryptocurrency

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.

June 12, 2026
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Cryptocurrency

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.

June 11, 2026
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Fraud

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…

March 18, 2026
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Money Laundering

Cryptocurrency and Money Laundering in Spain: Criminal Risks

Owning, trading, or transferring cryptocurrency in Spain carries criminal risks that many investors ignore.

February 26, 2026
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DAO

DAOs: Criminal Liability in Decentralised Organisations

When a Decentralized Autonomous Organisation commits a crime (laundering, fraud), who do we indict?

January 02, 2026
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Cryptocurrency

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.

December 21, 2025
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Cryptocurrency

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.

December 21, 2025
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Cryptocurrency

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…

December 14, 2025
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Cryptocurrency

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…

December 14, 2025
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