Germany
Germany's Public Savings Bank Network Sparkassen to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Clients: Report
Clients will be allowed to trade BTC and ETH via their mobile banking app.
Germany Seizes $38M From Crypto Platform Suspected of Laundering Bybit, Genesis Hack Proceeds
EXch served as a hub for over $1.9 billion in illicit crypto transfers, authorities said, with funds tied to both high-profile hacks and phishing operations.
China, Germany Fire Fiscal Rockets as U.S. Looks to Cut Spending. What Does it Mean for Bitcoin?
China and Germany's shift in fiscal policy might calm crypto market nerves.
Boerse Stuttgart Partners With DekaBank to Offer Crypto Trading for Institutional Clients
The collaboration comes as part of the exchange’s plan to expand partnerships with major financial institutions.
DekaBank Rolls Out Crypto Trading, Custody Services for Institutions: Bloomberg
The bank, with over 370 billion euros in assets under management, is emphasizing security and regulatory compliance.
Germany's Centre Right Alliance Secures Most Seats in EU Nation's Election
Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU secured 28.52% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 20.8% of the vote.
Boerse Stuttgart Digital Lands MiCA License From Germany
The license will enable it to provide services across the European Union.
German Chancellor Scholz Calls Snap Election as Coalition Government Collapses
Olaf Scholz is looking to bring the general election forward to March from September.
German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
The country’s Federal Criminal Police Office and its Central Office for Combating Cybercrime said the platforms failed to comply with KYC requirements and allowed for illegal activities such as money laundering.
Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry– which is dominated by crypto ATMs – has processed at least $160 million in illicit trades, TRM Labs said.
