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Germany's regulator has toughened its crypto warning (Hiroshi Higuchi/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
No Safety Net From Crypto Collapses, German Regulator Warns
The financial regulatory authority for Germany, BaFin, has toughened warnings about consumers potentially losing all their crypto investments, unlike holdings with regulated b...
Germany's regulator has toughened its crypto warning (Hiroshi Higuchi/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Aug 23, 2022 at 9:02 a.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2022
RegulationsBaFinGermanyBankruptcyConsumer Protection
Bitcoin has dropped back to a level not seen since the end of July. (Shutterstock)
Markets
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months, Dashing Recovery Hopes
The leading cryptocurrency by market cap tumbles in sync with traditional markets after Germany reports record producer price inflation at 37%.
Bitcoin has dropped back to a level not seen since the end of July. (Shutterstock)
By Omkar Godbole
Aug 19, 2022 at 7:32 a.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2022
BitcoinMarketsEtherBitcoin PriceGermany
Nuri filed for insolvency in a Berlin court. (Richard Klune/Getty Images)
Finance
Berlin
German Crypto Exchange Nuri Files for Insolvency
Users are still able to access deposits, according to the exchange.
Nuri filed for insolvency in a Berlin court. (Richard Klune/Getty Images)
By Oliver Knight
Aug 9, 2022 at 4:25 p.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2022
BerlinGermany
Germany is looking into how financial supervisors can utilize the blockchain. (Richard Klune/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Direct Blockchain Scrutiny Can Spot Financial Hacks, but Not Easily, German Study Says
Officials can cut out the middleman by examining public ledgers, a report published by the BaFin financial regulator said – but at a cost.
Germany is looking into how financial supervisors can utilize the blockchain. (Richard Klune/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Jul 27, 2022 at 1:28 p.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2022
RegulationsBaFinGermanyCybersecurity
Frankfurt, Germany (Sean Pavone/Shutterstock)
Finance
Deutsche börse
Kaiko to Provide Deutsche Boerse With Crypto Market Data
The integration is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter.
Frankfurt, Germany (Sean Pavone/Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
Jun 21, 2022 at 9:55 a.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2022
Deutsche BörseGermanyPriceData
German lawmakers set out the rules for crypto securities registers last year. (Hiroshi Higuchi/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Germany Issues Crypto Securities Guidance as Deadline Looms
Registries must meet money laundering, IT and governance requirements set by BaFin.
German lawmakers set out the rules for crypto securities registers last year. (Hiroshi Higuchi/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Jun 1, 2022 at 6:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 1, 2022
RegulationsSecuritiesGermanyBaFin
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao (CoinDesk)
Finance
Binance
Binance in Talks for Regulatory Approval in Germany, CEO Says
Changpeng Zhao says the crypto exchange is recruiting compliance personnel in the country.
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao (CoinDesk)
By Jamie Crawley
May 18, 2022 at 12:26 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2022
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Skyscrapers in Frankfurt, Germany (lupengyu/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
German Regulator Calls for New DeFi Laws
BaFin's Birgit Rodolphe cites the potential for fraud and investor losses.
Skyscrapers in Frankfurt, Germany (lupengyu/Getty Images)
By Jack SchicklerJesse Hamilton
May 16, 2022 at 3:21 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2022
RegulationsGermanyBaFinDecentralized FinanceDeFi
The German finance ministry in Berlin (Karl-Heinz Spremberg/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Germany Publishes First Nationwide Tax Guide for Crypto
The finance ministry's letter deals with the income tax treatment of mining, staking, lending, hard forks and airdrops.
The German finance ministry in Berlin (Karl-Heinz Spremberg/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
May 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 11, 2022
RegulationsTaxGermany
Commerzbank branch (Cineberg/Shutterstock)
Finance
Germany
Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto License
If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.
Commerzbank branch (Cineberg/Shutterstock)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 21, 2022 at 5:47 a.m. UTC
Apr 21, 2022
GermanyPolicyCommerzbankEUCrypto AssetsRegulation