Is Gemini available in Spain?
Gemini closed all customer accounts across the European Economic Area, which includes Spain, with effect from 6 April 2026. Accounts were placed in withdrawal only mode from 5 March 2026. Spanish residents who want a regulated platform should use an exchange that holds a MiCA authorisation and serves Spain.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
No. As of June 2026, Gemini is not available to residents of Spain. Gemini closed all customer accounts across the European Economic Area, which includes Spain, effective 6 April 2026, after placing those accounts in withdrawal only mode from 5 March 2026. Crypto asset service providers serving Spain operate under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), supervised in Spain by the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), and Spanish residents who want a regulated platform should use one that is authorised and available there.
What Gemini is and the Spain position
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange operated by Gemini Trust Company LLC, a platform best known for serving customers in the United States. It offers spot trading, recurring buys, custody, and related products. For a time it expanded into Europe and held a MiCA authorisation obtained through Malta, but it has since withdrawn from the European market.
Gemini announced that it was closing all customer accounts in the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area, and Australia. The European Economic Area includes Spain. From 5 March 2026 affected accounts were limited to withdrawals only, and the accounts were closed with effect from 6 April 2026. As a result, Spanish residents can no longer open or operate a Gemini account, a position current as of June 2026.
Why Gemini does not serve Spain
- EEA account closure. Gemini closed customer accounts across the European Economic Area, which includes Spain, with effect from 6 April 2026, and placed accounts in withdrawal only mode from 5 March 2026 (as of June 2026).
- Withdrawal from the EU market. Gemini framed the closures as a strategic retreat from international markets, rather than a Spain specific decision. The effect for Spanish residents is the same, namely no access to the platform (as of June 2026).
- MiCA framework in Spain. Crypto asset service providers offering services in Spain fall under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), supervised in Spain by the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), with the Banco de Espana also involved. The Spanish transitional period under MiCA runs to 1 July 2026 (as of June 2026).
- Crypto itself remains legal. Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal in Spain. The barrier here is the availability of the Gemini platform, not the legality of crypto for residents (as of June 2026).
What this means for residents of Spain
Because Gemini no longer serves Spain, this site does not link to it for Spain. Existing Spanish users who still hold a balance should follow Gemini's official guidance to withdraw their funds. Attempting to bypass the closure, for example by using a virtual private network or a foreign address, can breach the platform terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk.
Spanish residents who want to use a regulated platform can instead use an exchange that holds a MiCA authorisation and is available in Spain. The compliant alternatives below are platforms that genuinely serve Spanish residents as of June 2026, though supported products can vary.
How crypto is taxed in Spain is handled by the Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT). See the Spain crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authority for crypto asset service providers in Spain is the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), with the Banco de Espana also involved and the Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT) handling tax. The position below is stated as of June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Gemini, official support notice on the closure of customer accounts in the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area, and Australia, with the withdrawal only and closure dates.
- Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), information on MiCA and the regulation of crypto assets in Spain.
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), register of authorised crypto asset service providers under MiCA.
- Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT), guidance on the taxation of crypto assets in Spain.
Gemini does not serve Spanish residents as of June 2026, so this site does not link to it for Spain. These platforms hold a MiCA authorisation and genuinely serve residents of Spain, though supported products can vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gemini available in Spain?
No. As of June 2026, Gemini is not available to residents of Spain. Gemini closed all customer accounts across the European Economic Area, which includes Spain, effective 6 April 2026, with accounts placed in withdrawal only mode from 5 March 2026.
Why did Gemini leave Spain and the EU?
Gemini announced it was closing customer accounts in the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area, and Australia, framing it as a strategic retreat from international markets. As a result Spanish residents lost access from 6 April 2026. This is current as of June 2026.
Is it legal to use crypto in Spain?
Yes. Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal in Spain, where crypto asset service providers fall under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), supervised by the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV). The question on this page is the availability of the Gemini platform, which no longer serves Spain.
Which exchanges are available in Spain instead?
Platforms that hold a MiCA authorisation and serve Spanish residents include Coinbase and Kraken, among others. See the best exchanges in Spain page for the current view. Confirm availability and supported products before acting.
How is crypto taxed in Spain?
The Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT) treats crypto gains as taxable, generally as savings income on disposal, with reporting obligations. See the Spain crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on June 15, 2026. Confirm the current status with Gemini and the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores before you act.
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