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