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Spain bans anonymous transactions at bitcoin ATMs as royal decree takes effect

  • —The decree mandates identification for every transaction at crypto ATMs
  • —The rule covers all bitcoin and cryptocurrency transactions
  • —Spain ends anonymity for crypto ATM operations
Why it matters: Spain tightens AML controls on cash-based crypto access, potentially cutting ATM volumes and setting a precedent for other EU states.
Source: CriptoNoticias