Spain approves decree: cryptocurrency ATM all transactions subject to mandatory identity verification
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Reports say that Spain will require all transactions involving cryptocurrency ATM to undergo identity verification.
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【Spanish cryptocurrency ATM all transactions subject to mandatory identity verification】
The Spanish government October 8, 2026 approved Royal Decree No. 813/2026 tightening anti-money laundering requirements. Under the new rules, all transactions involving cryptocurrency ATM within Spain must undergo reliable identity verification, whereas some small-value in-person terminal transactions previously did not require comprehensive identity verification. Operators will receive 18 months to deploy advanced electronic identity verification systems.
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Reports say that the Spanish government October 8, 2026 approved Royal Decree No. 813/2026.
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The regulation requires all transactions involving cryptocurrency ATM within Spain to undergo reliable identity verification.
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Previously, some small-value in-person terminal transactions did not require comprehensive identity verification.
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Operators will receive 18 months as a transition period to deploy advanced electronic identity verification systems.
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Identity verification means that when users conduct cryptocurrency ATM transactions, they must complete a reliable identity verification process. Reports say the new rules will eliminate the previous exemption from comprehensive verification for some small-value in-person terminal transactions and give operators 18 months to deploy the relevant systems.
Why it matters to readers
If the report is accurate,ATM operators will need to adjust their compliance procedures and identity verification systems, and the convenience of some small-value transactions for users may also change.
People who use cryptocurrency ATM may need to provide identity information, while operators will need to prepare the corresponding identity verification systems.
Risks and unknowns
The evidence comes from a Telegram channel and does not include the Spanish government gazette, the original text of the decree, or other independent corroboration.
The materials alone cannot confirm whether Royal Decree No. 813/2026 actually entered into force.
The materials do not specify when the 18-month transition period begins.
The materials do not specify the specific documents, technical standards, or implementation details required for identity verification.
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