Business 19 September 2019

Facebook Libra dealt another blow as Germany reveals blockchain strategy

Facebook Libra’s prospects in the European Union were dealt another blow today with the unveiling of Germany’s new comprehensive blockchain strategy.

Tech 11 September 2019

Northern Bitcoin joins crypto mining fray with ‘air-cooled’ containers

Northern Bitcoin AG said it had completed trials of its outdoor-focused mobile mining facility at its test site in Frankfurt-Hoechst.

Tech 5 September 2019

Germany wants to pay you in crypto to fight climate change

The lawmakers from Germany’s Free Democratic Party are pushing for the adoption of a policy that will reward, in crypto, anyone who removes greenhouse gases such as CO2 from the atmosphere.

Business 20 August 2019

Black Manta Capital Partners receives BaFin license

Black Manta Capital Partners waited nine months for its license, but can now operate its securities platform in Germany.

Business 12 August 2019

German firm Durr secures ‘sustainable’ €750M loan via blockchain

The loan was provided to the German firm using a blockchain-based syndicated loan platform, making almost all steps of the loan process digitized.

Business 2 August 2019

BitPay forced to (temporarily) halt services in German

BitPay has decided to suspend operations in Germany while it decides whether or not to proceed to operate in the country.

Business 1 August 2019

Cryptocurrency bank Bitwala raises €13 million in series A funding

Bitwala hopes to expand their services to Germans with the new funding.

Business 25 July 2019

New AML rules to require licenses for German crypto firms from 2020

The licenses, issued by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, will become a legal requirement for cryptocurrency businesses from January 2020.

Business 12 July 2019

German central bank considers cryptocurrency ‘not a threat’

A German Central Bank executive isn’t worried about cryptocurrencies too much, but says they should still be scrutinized.

Tech 26 June 2019

German politicians push for blockchain integration, digital euro

Two German political parties have pushed for a greater emphasis on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

Business 19 June 2019

Facebook cryptocurrency meets opposition in Europe

Political opposition came from French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, who said Libra should not and could not become a sovereign currency.

Interviews 13 June 2019

German scandal was a major misunderstanding: CoinBene speaks out

CoinBene wants to clear up a misunderstanding that started when a German clone sullied their good name.