German regulator now requires license for digital currency ATMs
A notice confirms that digital currency ATMs constitute banking business, meaning they fall within BaFin’s regulatory remit.
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Germany proposes new bill for digitized securities
The regulators consider digitized securities to be a core aspect of their blockchain strategy for Germany in the future.
German police seize $30M in BTC, BCH connected to pirated movie website
The site's two chief operators allegedly distributed over 880,000 pirated copies of films and TV series between 2008 and 2013.
Wirecard execs allegedly looted $1 billion before collapse: report
Top ranking executives at the Munich-based company allegedly funneled millions of euros to suspicious companies in Asia, according to reports.
Shitcoins Club ATMs seized by Germany’s BaFin
The German regulator said Shitcoins Club wasn’t licensed to facilitate ‘proprietary trading on a commercial basis.’
Romanian programmer pleads guilty in $722M BitClub Ponzi scam
A Romanian programmer arrested in Germany has entered a guilty plea for his role in the BitClub Network Ponzi scheme which defrauded $722m from investors.
Neufund shuts down security token platform, blames regulators
Neufund, one of the pioneers in the securities tokens has called it quits despite achieving moderate success in the field. It blamed regulators for lack of guidance.
Bitcoin SV grows in Germany with ‘Hello Metanet’ workshop in Berlin
The team behind b2029.org is creating a space in Berlin where Bitcoin enthusiasts can get together.
Germany’s Sonnen Group launches a blockchain virtual power plant
Sonnen, a subsidiary of the Royal Dutch Shell has launched a virtual power plant that will be powered by blockchain and will absorb and store wind power.
German regulator warns against digital currency and forex broker
German market regulator has warned the public against digital currency, stocks, forex and CFDs broker EasyTrade55 which it says isn’t licensed in Germany.
Germany issues cease order to crypto ATM operator
Germany’s financial market regulator has issued a cease order to KKT UG, a company that allows its clients to buy and sell cryptos and operates crypto ATM.
Germany’s financial regulator weighs in on crypto custody
BaFin provides in-depth explanations of crypto custody as Germany advances crypto regulations.