With BTC surging past $15K and new blockchain projects out of Spain, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.

Today's stories:

As Bitcoin Surges, Google Searches Suggest Little FOMO Among Retail Investors 

Web search data suggests popular interest in bitcoin remains at normal levels, despite a sharp price rally to near $16,000.

US Seized More Than $1B in Silk Road–Linked Bitcoins, Seeks Forfeiture 

The seizure on Tuesday, tied to the Silk Road marketplace, is reported to be the largest the U.S. has ever done.

Major Spanish Firms Including Santander Unveil Blockchain Identity Project 

A group of Spanish companies, including banks and energy firms, is working to develop a "self-managed" digital identity system using blockchain technology.

South Korean Crypto Firms Must Disclose Users' Identities Under Planned Law Change 

South Korea's top financial watchdog wants legal changes making it mandatory for cryptocurrency firms to report the names of customers.