Germany

German financial regulator suspects Binance offering ‘violates securities laws’
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3 May, 2021

German financial regulator suspects Binance offering ‘violates securities laws’

The German financial regulator has reasonable grounds to suspect cryptocurrency exchange Binance of violating securities laws over its tokenized stock...
Germany’s federal bank tests blockchain payment system sans CBDC
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3 April, 2021

Germany’s federal bank tests blockchain payment system sans CBDC

The test bridges the gap between mainstream finance and blockchain technology without relying on a central bank digital currency.
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...