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Spain confirms self-custody crypto is exempt from foreign asset reporting

Spain has confirmed that cryptocurrency stored in self-custody wallets is exempt from foreign asset disclosure obligations, while foreign custodian holdings above €50,000 may still trigger reporting.

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Spain has confirmed that cryptocurrency held in self-custody wallets is exempt from foreign asset disclosure requirements, according to reports from BlockNews, Coin Bureau, and crypto.news.[1][2][3]

The guidance also establishes that crypto assets bought and fully sold on foreign exchanges within the same year do not require filing. In contrast, cryptocurrency maintained with foreign custodians may still trigger mandatory reporting when total holdings exceed €50,000.[1][2][3]

Key facts

  • Spain confirmed that crypto held in self-custody wallets is exempt from foreign asset disclosure rules.
  • Crypto holdings with foreign custodians may still require disclosure when balances exceed €50,000.
  • Assets purchased and entirely sold on foreign exchanges within the same year do not require filing.

Sources · 3 sources

  1. CB

    Coin Bureau@coinbureauPost on X ·

    🇪🇸 NEW: Spain confirms that crypto held in self-custody wallets is EXEMPT from foreign asset disclosures. Crypto held with foreign custodians may still require disclosure when holdings exceed €50,000. Assets bought and fully sold on foreign exchanges within the same year also require no filing.

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  2. CN

    crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X ·

    JUST IN: Spain confirms self-custody crypto is exempt from foreign asset reporting Crypto held with foreign custodians may trigger disclosure above €50,000, while assets bought and fully sold on foreign exchanges within the same year do not need to be reported. https://t.co/r5br4YpUAk

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  3. BL

    BlockNews@blocknewsdotcomPost on X ·

    🚨 JUST IN: 🇪🇸 Spain confirms crypto held in self-custody wallets is exempt from foreign asset disclosure requirements. Crypto bought and fully sold on foreign exchanges within the same year also does not require filing. https://t.co/VT8qQhd7E5

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