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Major German bank opens free crypto access as MiCA ends the legality debate and sparks a bank rush

With the July 2026 transition window closing, banks are racing to own distribution before standalone exchanges react.

The sting was carried out on Aug. 20 and targeted 35 locations where crypto ATMs were reportedly being operated without the necessary licensing.

The German authorities cautioned exchange storage, noting that they are at risk of hackers.

Arkham's tracker now shows a zero balance for the German government's Bitcoin holdings, marking a significant shift in the crypto landscape.

DWS anticipates early interest from crypto investors followed by "wider demand."

CoinJoin transactions have attracted heavy regulatory scrutiny recently.

Metaplanet buys 42.466 BTC as Germany offloads 1,000 BTC.

Cotar condemned the government's move, contrasting it with discussions in the US, where Bitcoin is being considered as a strategic reserve currency.

The German government has divested more than $200 million worth of Bitcoin within the past week.