German authorities have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country for allegedly facilitating large-scale money laundering operations for cybercriminals. According to an official statement by the Frankfurt main prosecutor’s office, the German office for combating Internet crime, and the federal criminal police office, these exchanges deliberately allowed their users to bypass Know You...Read More
German authorities seized nearly 250,000 euros ($279,000) in cash and 13 crypto ATMs during a nationwide crackdown. The operation, led by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), is part of a broader effort to strengthen regulatory oversight in the country’s rapidly expanding cryptocurrency sector. Germany’s Raid on Crypto ATMs On August 20, German administrators executed...Read More
Germany’s on-chain Bitcoin wallet balance has officially reached zero, according to Arkham Intelligence, meaning sell pressure from the European economic powerhouse is likely at or near its end. The wallet’s latest outflows bring an end to a bearish narrative that’s hung over the crypto market for weeks, at a time when on-chain indicators are signaling...Read More
The German state of Saxony is swiftly depleting its Bitcoin reserves after offloading another batch of confiscated assets to crypto exchanges on Thursday. Earlier this year, the government seized Bitcoin from Movie2K, a film piracy website. It then began auctioning off around $3 billion worth of BTC. Germany Sell-Off Hits 35,000 BTC This Week On...Read More
The government of Germany began readying for its biggest Bitcoin dump yet on Monday, sending $900 million worth of the digital currency to trading venues. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows that over 16,000 BTC left the exchange’s wallet on July 8, leaving 23,787.7 BTC ($1.35 billion) remaining in its coffers. Germany’s Biggest Bitcoin Sale...Read More
German Member of Parliament and Bitcoin advocate Joana Cotar has called on the government to halt its rapid Bitcoin sell-offs. Cotar argued that it is neither “sensible” nor “productive” and believes that Bitcoin should be adopted as a strategic reserve currency to safeguard against economic instability. Joana Cotar Criticizes German Bitcoin Sell-Offs In a July...Read More
Justin Sun is back with another ambitious proposition. The Tron Founder has now set his sights on the German government’s BTC stash, boldly offering to buy it all off-market to “minimize the impact on the market.” It all started with the German government-labeled wallet’s suspicious transfer of 6,500 BTC on June 19, worth more than...Read More
On July 4, blockchain security platform PeckShield reported that wallets linked to the German government were moving BTC. Around 1,300 coins worth roughly $75 million were transferred from these associated wallets to centralized exchanges Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp, it noted. It is not the first transfer this week; on July 2, the wallet associated with...Read More
The German government has moved another stash of its seized Bitcoin to some of the world’s top crypto exchanges, stirring new fears of a possible liquidation of its Bitcoin reserves. Despite the latest transfers, it currently possesses Bitcoins worth around $2.82 billion. Germany’s Bitcoin Transfers Continues According to an update by Lookonchain, the German government...Read More
According to data shared by Lookonchain, the German government has transferred an additional 750 BTC, valued at approximately $46.35 million. Around $15.41 million or 250 BTC of this amount was sent to crypto exchanges Bitstamp and Kraken. Despite these transfers, the entity still maintains a significant Bitcoin reserve, currently holding 45,609 BTC, which has an...Read More
Austrian crypto broker Bitpanda has expanded its partnership with Deutsche Bank to implement real-time payment solutions for user transactions in Germany. Through an API integration, Bitpanda will gain access to German IBAN accounts, streamlining the deposit and withdrawal process for German users. Bitpanda’s German IBAN Integration International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) are internationally agreed codes...Read More
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) – Germany’s largest federal bank – is poised to offer digital asset custody services and has teamed up with the crypto exchange Bitpanda. The main goal is to meet the increasing demand for digital asset management among institutional and corporate clients and it is scheduled for release in the latter half of...Read More
A recent research by KPMG has revealed that after a turbulent year for the cryptocurrency market, investor sentiment appears to be on the rebound. The study, which surveyed approximately 2,400 private crypto investors across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, sheds light on changing investment behaviors and attitudes in the DACH region. Renewed Optimism and Caution The...Read More
One of the largest banking groups in Germany intends to launch crypto trading services for interested customers this year. According to a Bloomberg report, the cooperative financial group, comprising more than 700 local banks, a central bank, specialized service providers, and institutions, plans to enter the project’s pilot phase soon. DZ Bank to Lead Crypto...Read More
German police officers executed a historic crypto seizure earlier this month, claiming over 50,000 Bitcoin (BTC) from two aged men for copyright law violations over a decade ago. Worth $2.1 billion at today’s price, the action represents the largest ever Bitcoin seizure for German authorities, and one of the largest ever executed by law enforcement...Read More
Joana Cotar, a German Bundestag (federal parliament) representative, has publicly endorsed Bitcoin as a legal tender in Germany. This endorsement surfaced in a recent interview, where Cotar shared her aspirations to integrate Bitcoin into the mainstream financial landscape of Germany. Further, Cotar unveiled plans to initiate a “preliminary examination” to formulate a legal framework for...Read More
Commerzbank AG – the fourth largest bank in Germany – has received its Crypto Custody License after unveiling plans to break into digital asset safekeeping almost two years ago. This makes Commerzbank the first full-service bank in Germany to receive the license. Commerzbank Enters Crypto Custody Per a press release on Wednesday, the bank’s new...Read More
German asset management powerhouse DWS Group, with a staggering $900 billion in assets under management, is poised to make a significant foray into cryptocurrencies. The firm is gearing up to introduce exchange-traded funds (ETFs) dedicated to digital assets for retail investors, signaling a pivotal moment in the convergence of traditional finance and the burgeoning crypto...Read More
According to a CoinGecko research, Italy is the most expensive nation for crypto miners since it takes almost $210,000 in electricity to produce one BTC. Other European countries like Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany follow closely as the most unprofitable regions. It is interesting to note that bitcoin mining is profitable in just 62 out...Read More
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany (better known by its abbreviation BaFin) launched an investigation against the cryptocurrency platform Bitcoin Bank Breaker. The watchdog believes there are several red flags surrounding the firm, suspecting it of functioning without the necessary authorization. BaFin warned German consumers to be extra careful when dealing with the cryptocurrency trading...Read More
According to a KuCoin research, 49% of German crypto investors believe digital currencies could help them achieve long-term wealth accumulation plans. Every fourth thinks the asset class could serve as a store of value amid the current economic turbulence. Most German crypto investors fall in the Generation Y demographic group, also known as Millennials (those...Read More
The largest bank in Germany in terms of total assets – Deutsche Bank – has reportedly sought regulatory permission to start operating as a crypto custodian. DZ Bank – another leading financial institution in the country – has already progressed in that field, partnering with Metaco and Harmonize to offer digital asset custody to institutional...Read More
Coin mixers, which allow users to obfuscate their transactions, have been the target of law enforcement agencies across the world. ChipMixer is the latest one to face a similar crackdown. In an operation conducted by German and US authorities, and backed by the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), police seized four servers,...Read More
DZ Bank – the second-largest German bank by assets – is all set to offer digital asset custody services. The BaFin-regulated financial institution and custody provider has joined forces with Swiss firm Metaco and orchestration platform Harmonize for its upcoming digital currencies to its institutional clients offering. According to the official press release, Harmonize is...Read More
Deutsche Bank AG’s asset management arm, DWS Group, is currently in talks with two German cryptocurrency firms over minority stake acquisitions. The investment is part of DWS’s efforts to revive growth and investor confidence, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. DWS Group to Invest in Two Crypto Firms As per the report,...Read More
The US-based cryptocurrency exchange – Coinbase – reportedly doubled down on its agreement with one of the most successful German soccer teams – Borussia Dortmund (BVB). The deal, which turned the platform into a Premium Partner of the Bundesliga club, will last until the end of June. Making the Collaboration Public Coinbase started its partnership...Read More
The five-star hotel W Dubai – The Palm allowed guests to pay for accommodation in Shiba Inu (SHIB). Another luxurious venue in the city where travelers can settle bills in digital currencies, such as BTC and ETH, is Palazzo Versace Dubai. The American multinational fast food restaurant franchise – Subway – also jumped on the...Read More
The Berlin-based neobank – N26 – established a cryptocurrency service that will enable customers to buy and sell 100 cryptocurrencies. The largest fintech bank in Latin America – Nubank – also hopped on the bandwagon, launching its own cryptocurrency in Brazil. Interestingly, Berkshire Hathaway – the conglomerate holding company spearheaded by the famed investor and...Read More
The German-based crypto bank – Nuri – revealed it will terminate its operations due to the harsh consequences of the crypto winter and the negative macroeconomic environment. It informed that customers have until December 18 to withdraw their funds from the platform, while trading will be possible until November 30. The Bear Market’s Latest Victim...Read More
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) conducted an 8-month trial on different technologies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). It determined that such monetary products could take part in the global financial ecosystem and assist cross-border payments. The CBDC Experiment Earlier this year, SWIFT launched a program whose purpose was to link different...Read More
