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.

Business 13 June 2019

Peakside Capital launches real estate fund in Germany

Peakside Capital are hoping to win over the real estate market in Germany with their new blockchain based fund.

Tech 15 May 2019

German state wants to set up European blockchain institute

The government of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has announced its plans to establish a European blockchain institute.

Business 13 May 2019

Germany plans to introduce regulations allowing blockchain bonds

Germany is changing its tone on blockchain technology, and might introduce new regulations this year.

Business 6 May 2019

Dark web takes a hit as two marketplaces shut down

Authorities are seeing more success in bringing down illegal online operations, taking down two crypto related illegal market places recently.

Business 29 March 2019

Börse Stuttgart teams up with Axel Springer for crypto trading venue

Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, Börse Stuttgart, is launching a cryptocurrency trading venue that will cater to both retail and institutional investors.

Tech 29 March 2019

Blockchain technology could be the solution to track asylum seekers

Blockchain technology has proven its capabilities across many industries already, and now Germany is hoping it can help alleviate refugee tracking.

Business 15 March 2019

German banks seek ‘necessary’ new regulation for DLT securities

Bankenverband, which represents German private banks, cited a number of concerns over existing regulations, which it suggests are unable to adequately regulate this new class of securities.

Tech 13 March 2019

German politicians criticize regulators over ‘lack of legal crypto framework’

A proposal drafted by the Free Democratic Party was laid in front of a Bundestag Finance Committee public hearing this week, stressing the need for a framework to encourage the country’s nascent blockchain sector.