BaFin
No NFTs Are Securities – Yet, German Finance Officials Say
Classification of the ownership tokens as a financial instrument would imply licenses and money laundering supervision, according to regulator Bafin.
Crypto Custodian Finoa Gets License Approvals From German Regulator BaFin
The Berlin-based firm also closed a strategic venture round led by Middlegame Ventures.
Bitpanda's Local Unit Obtains German Crypto License
The Austrian crypto exchange can now offer custody and proprietary trading services to customers in the European country.
German Banks' Crypto Interest Is Limited as Industry Is Plagued by ‘Crooks,’ Regulator Says
Germany’s Bafin issued just four crypto custody licenses, said Mark Branson, who sits on the supervision arm of the European Central Bank
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Germany Ordered by Regulator to Tackle 'Organizational Deficiencies'
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) said the company needs to address a range of issues including ensuring adequate risk management, staffing and IT systems.
No Safety Net From Crypto Collapses, German Regulator Warns
The financial regulatory authority for Germany, BaFin, has toughened warnings about consumers potentially losing all their crypto investments, unlike holdings with regulated banks.
Direct Blockchain Scrutiny Can Spot Financial Hacks, but Not Easily, German Study Says
Officials can cut out the middleman by examining public ledgers, a report published by the BaFin financial regulator said – but at a cost.
Germany Issues Crypto Securities Guidance as Deadline Looms
Registries must meet money laundering, IT and governance requirements set by BaFin.
German Regulator Calls for New DeFi Laws
BaFin's Birgit Rodolphe cites the potential for fraud and investor losses.
Why We’re Shutting Our Successful Fundraising Platform
Berlin-based Neufund had a viable security token business built on Ethereum. Regulatory uncertainty is forcing it to close down.
