Germany

German private bank to set up digital currency trading and custody services
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12 March, 2021

German private bank to set up digital currency trading and custody services

Donner & Reuschel, one of Germany’s oldest banking institutions, cited high demand from its customers as a key factor behind...
Germany passes law legalizing electronic securities on blockchain
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21 December, 2020

Germany passes law legalizing electronic securities on blockchain

Germany has passed a new law that legalizes the use of blockchain technology in the securities sector, easing a rule...
Facebook Libra rebrand draws legal and political ire
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11 December, 2020

Facebook Libra rebrand draws legal and political ire

Facebook has been threatened with legal action after rebranding its Libra stablecoin to “Diem,” following objections from a finance startup...
German minister thumbs down private digital currencies
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26 November, 2020

German minister thumbs down private digital currencies

Speaking at a recent regional banking event, Olaf Scholz called for the advancement of European banking systems to adapt to...
German regulator now requires license for digital currency ATMs
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11 September, 2020

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.
Germany proposes new bill for digitized securities
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17 August, 2020

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.
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