[Six Spanish Banks Receive EU MiCA Authorization to Provide Crypto Services] On March 30, Spain's CaixaBank obtained authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the EU MiCA regulations, becoming the sixth licensed bank in the country to offer crypto asset custody, trading, and transfer services. The six authorized institutions include BBVA, Openbank, Cecabank, Renta 4 Banco, Kutxabank, and CaixaBank. MiCA authorization allows licensed institutions to operate legally across the EU without needing to apply in each individual country. Spain's transition period will end on June 30, 2026, after which unauthorized institutions will no longer be permitted to provide crypto asset services.