Germany
Bitcoin Organized Crime Research Funded by Germany and Austria
The Austrian and German governments are funding a research effort focused on the use of digital currencies in organized crime.
Bitwala Raises €800,000 for Bitcoin SEPA Transfers
Bitwala has raised €800,000 (about $910,000) to expand its online bitcoin payment service.
German Tech Magazine t3n Trials Employee Bitcoin Payroll
German tech magazine t3n has announced it will allow employees to receive a portion of their salary in bitcoin.
Why a German Power Company is Using Ethereum to Test Blockchain Car Charging
German utility company RWE has partnered with Ethereum-based blockchain startup Slock.it to explore applications of the technology.
BaFin: Blockchain Could Lead to 'New Standard' in Financial Markets
Germany’s top securities regulator has published a report that explores blockchain tech, offering early hints at how it views the technology.
German Bank Association: Blockchain Could Revolutionize Securities
The German banking industry association Bankenverband has stated it believes blockchain technology may have a revolutionary impact on finance.
PEY Gets €300,000 in Seed Funding for Bitcoin Payroll Service
Bitcoin payment startup PEY has raised €300,000 ($339,780) in seed funding for a new payroll service.
Berlin's Coyno Launches Bookkeeping Tool for Bitcoin
A Berlin startup called Coyno that graduated from the Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator wants to use design to create 'the Mint.com of bitcoin'.
German Startup Gives Away 3D-Printed Bitcoin Payment Terminals
By combining hacked cellphones and 3D-printed casings, a German startup has developed a working bitcoin point-of-sale terminal called PEY.
LocalBitcoins 'Exploring Options' After Service Halt in Germany
New details have emerged from LocalBitcoins following its earlier announcement that it would halt services in Germany.
