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Deutsche Börse Launches Crypto Custody With Clearstream for Institutional Investors

March 12, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Deutsche Börse is launching a crypto custody service through Clearstream, enabling institutional investors to securely store and settle cryptocurrencies. Deutsche Börse Announces New Crypto Custody Service Deutsche Börse Group announced on March 11 that its post-trade services arm, Clearstream, will launch a new crypto custody solution for institutional investors. Partnering with Crypto Finance, also part […]

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Report: German Investment Bank Dekabank Launches Institutional Crypto Services

February 26, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Dekabank, a prominent German investment bank, has reportedly launched cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients after nearly two years of development. This move comes after receiving regulatory approval for a crypto custody license from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and operating under the supervision of the European Central Bank (ECB). Board member […]

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German Central Bank President Calls for Introduction of CBDCs To Protect European Sovereignty

February 19, 2025 The Daily Hodl

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The president of Germany’s monetary authority is advocating for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a question-and-answer session with economists at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) think tank, the president of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, says he supports a CBDC. The OMFIF cites Nagel saying that “CBDCs will play a […]

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German watchdog orders Worldcoin to delete non-compliant data

December 19, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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German regulators demand compliance changes from World ID after a biometric data investigation.

Update (Dec. 19 and 15:12 UTC): This article has been updated to clarify that, in May 2024, Worldcoin deleted all data from its old iris code to comply with local regulations.

German data protection authority, the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA), has issued corrective measures for the digital identity project World, formerly known as Worldcoin, over its handling of biometric data.

The BayLDA announced on Dec. 19 that it had concluded its investigation into World’s compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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German Government Collapses, Plunging Economy Into Unprecedented Uncertainty

November 8, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Germany’s economic troubles deepen as the ruling coalition disintegrates, exacerbating issues like shrinking investment and consumer confidence. Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, signaling a potential snap election. Germany’s economy, already struggling with high energy costs and lagging EU growth since 2018, is expected to contract for a second consecutive year, making it […]

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Boerse Stuttgart Unveils Insured Ethereum Staking on Bison Platform

October 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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European exchange group Boerse Stuttgart has announced a major step into Ethereum staking, offering users a secure, insured way to earn passive income through its Bison trading platform. By partnering with top German firms, Bison enables staking for as little as 0.005 ETH with weekly rewards. The service, currently only in Germany, promises annual returns […]

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Commerzbank Partners With Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance to Expand Crypto Services

September 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select clients in Germany. This marks an important step towards broadening institutional crypto services […]

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Boerse Stuttgart Digital, DZ Bank Expand Crypto Access to 700 German Banks

September 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Boerse Stuttgart Digital is collaborating with DZ Bank to bring secure cryptocurrency trading and storage to over 700 cooperative banks across Germany. The move marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe, with banks now offering regulated crypto services to retail customers. This collaboration will help meet the growing demand for digital assets, […]

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German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown

September 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown follows a series of other operations targeting major cybercrime networks. With seized user and transaction data, authorities are set to pursue further […]

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German Authority Seizes 13 Unauthorized Crypto ATMs

August 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has seized 13 unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs in a nationwide operation involving 60 officers and raids on 35 locations. BaFin reported that the machines facilitated illegal transactions and posed money laundering risks. Under German law, trading currencies, including cryptocurrencies, without proper authorization is illegal, with violators facing up to five […]

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