The Spanish Ministry of Finance is moving to expand its oversight over crypto activities within the nation, empowering the Spanish Tax Agency to seize digital assets to settle tax debts. This initiative, led by María Jesús Montero, involves amending Article 162 of the General Tax Law to enable authorities to locate and confiscate crypto assets held by taxpayers with outstanding bills. This development underscores Spain’s proactive approach to combat tax evasion in the digital asset space. By compelling banks and electronic money providers to disclose transaction data and increasing scrutiny on crypto holdings, Spanish authorities aim to ensure compliance with tax regulations. The surge in warnings issued to residents failing to report crypto holdings reflects the government’s heightened focus on enforcing tax laws in the crypto ecosystem. However, challenges remain in tracking and seizing self-custodied cryptocurrency assets, presenting potential obstacles to the effective implementation of these policies. (Source: Altcoinbuzz)
