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.

Business 11 March 2019

Germany takes steps to protect securities, regulate tokens

A paper has been issued by the German Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection discussing the steps that should be taken to provide greater electronic security and regulation to protect offerings related to crypto-tokens.

Business 19 February 2019

Germany opens a blockchain consultation process

Germany is looking to build a blockchain strategy, and they’re asking for recommendations before they get the ball rolling.

Business 7 February 2019

Six German suspects arrested for stealing electricity to mine crypto

The suspects reportedly operated the mining farm for at least a year and a half. In that time, they consumed enough electricity to power 30 households.

Business 14 December 2018

Börse Stuttgart to launch crypto trading venue in 2019

Börse Stuttgart, the firm behind the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, is to launch a crypto trading market in 2019, in partnership with solarisBank.

Business 13 December 2018

Bitwala crypto bank goes live in Germany

Bitwala announced the launch of crypto bank accounts that can be used for virtually anything, just like regular bank accounts.