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The latest regulatory approval for the crypto exchange comes within weeks of getting a MPI license from regulators in Singapore Singapore based cryptocurrency exchange service provider Crypto.com has obtained a virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration from the Bank of Spain. The regulatory approval would allow the exchange to offer a range of crypto-focused services to customers in Spain, a country which has shown a positive crypto stance in recent times. The crypto exchange platfrom had to undergo a comprehensive review of its Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD) compliance and adhere to other financial crimes laws before getting the nod. The latest regulatory approval in Spain comes within weeks of obtaining a major payment institution (MPI) license for digital payment token (DPT) services by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). We're excited to share our latest regulatory achievement in Europe! We have obtained our Virtual Asset Provider Registration in Spai...

Soccer fan tokens have seen their prices and trading volumes plummet since the start of the World Cup on Nov. 20. Cryptocurrencies tied to national soccer teams have failed to keep the attention of 2022 FIFA World Cup fans, with many soccer-linked fan token prices plummeting since the tournament began. Between Portugal, Spain, Brazil and Argentina, the associated digital fan tokens have fallen between 60% to 88% percent in price since the start of the World Cup on Nov. 20, according to CoinGecko. This is despite Brazil, Argentina and Portugal reaching the quarter-finals, while Spain was a strong contender up until they were knocked out on Dec. 6.  The tokens do generally react to immediate results, with Spain's SNFT token down 39.1% over the past 24 hours following the team's loss against Morocco, however, Portugal's POR token is also down 6.1% over that same time frame, despite them beating Switzerland 6-1 on Dec.6. Such suggests that the tokens are becoming less reactiv...