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German Government Collapses, Plunging Economy Into Unprecedented Uncertainty
8.11.2024
Germany’s economic troubles deepen as the ruling coalition disintegrates, exacerbating issues like shrinking investment and consumer confidence. Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, signaling a potential snap election. Germany’s economy, already struggling with...
Germany seizes 47 crypto exchanges tied to ‘underground economy’
20.9.2024
German authorities sent a loud and clear message to criminal users of the exchanges: We found their servers and have your data — see you soon
German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
19.9.2024
The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering
Bitcoin oversold after German gov’t sell-off — ARK Invest
19.7.2024
Bitcoin miners seem to be capitulating, a harbinger of a bullish reversal, according to Ark
Research Shows Institutional Custodians and ETFs Drive Significant Bitcoin Market Movements
18.7.2024
The bitcoin market recently saw a significant sell-off, absorbing over 48,000 BTC from the German government. Amidst this and upcoming Mt Gox distributions, a report from Glassnode researchers explores how these sell-side forces and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) impact bitcoin’s price action....
German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion
18.7.2024
German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto’s price volatility. The funds are now secured for criminal...
German Government Officially Acknowledges Involvement in 50,000 Bitcoin Sell-off
18.7.2024
The German government has officially acknowledged its involvement in selling 49,858 bitcoin linked to the movie2k case. In a press release, German authorities reported that the sales were completed due to what is stipulated in Section 111p of the Code of Criminal Procedure, classifying this move...
Bitcoin sale nets German government $2.8B
17.7.2024
The Dresden Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed the emergency sale of 49,858 Bitcoin between June 19 and July 12, 2024, in connection with the Movie2k investigation
German Government Bagged $2.88B in the Bitcoin Sell-Off
17.7.2024
German law enforcement agencies have successfully converted their seized Bitcoin into a staggering $2.88 billion (€2.639 billion). This sale marks one of the largest liquidations of confiscated cryptocurrency by any government to date. German Government Offloaded Bitcoin Holdings Strategically...
Bitcoin whales snapped up $4.3B of BTC amid price slump
15.7.2024
Bitcoin whales haven’t accumulated this much Bitcoin over a 30-day period since April 2023, shortly after several local banks in the United States collapsed
Institutional Liquidity Providers and OTC Desks Absorbed 88% of Germany’s Bitcoin Sales
14.7.2024
Institutional liquidity providers, market makers, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, regardless of the term you choose, have taken in most of Germany’s bitcoin since sales began in June 2024. Data reveals that only a small amount of BTC was moved to centralized crypto exchanges like...
German Government Now Holds Less Than 10K BTC, Iran Proposes to Link All BRICS Payment Systems, and More — Week in Review
14.7.2024
Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has proposed linking BRICS countries’ payment systems for seamless national currency transactions. Meanwhile, Germany’s government reduced its Bitcoin holdings by over 3,000 BTC, now holding under 10,000. AI chatbots predict Bitcoin’s...
German Government’s Bitcoin Holdings Swell Overnight Thanks to Donations
13.7.2024
According to crypto intelligence firm Arkham, the German government’s bitcoin holdings soared by 9,000% in one day, thanks to donations from Bitcoin enthusiasts. Germany had liquidated a $2 billion bitcoin cache through major exchanges, finishing on Friday and leaving its BTC wallet empty...
German government offloads its final Bitcoin holdings
12.7.2024
The German government officially has zero BTC left after weeks of dumping its reserves onto the market, suppressing the price
German Government Is Now out of Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows
12.7.2024
The German government has sold its entire bitcoin holdings, according to data from crypto intelligence firm Arkham. “The German government is now out of bitcoin,” the firm wrote. This divestment began in June, with funds transferred to exchanges and institutional services. German...
Bitcoin risks 30% loss against XRP if 'triple bottom' confirms
12.7.2024
XRP has significantly lagged behind Bitcoin in 2024, but a recent Mt. Gox and German government-led sell-off in the BTC market may spark renewed interest in the altcoin
Bitcoin risks 30% loss against XRP if 'triple bottom' confirms
12.7.2024
XRP has significantly lagged behind Bitcoin in 2024, but a recent Mt. Gox and German government-led sell-off in the BTC market may spark renewed interest in the altcoin
Coinbase Report: Crypto Market Shook by German BTC Sales; Recovery Expected by September Despite US Economic Slowdown
12.7.2024
The third quarter of 2024 has been tumultuous for the crypto market, with significant selling pressures and regulatory uncertainties affecting bitcoin and other digital assets. Coinbase Institutional reports that indiscriminate selling by the German government and the Mt Gox Rehabilitation Trust...
German gov’t Bitcoin wallet drops to 5,800 BTC after major sale
12.7.2024
With 5,800 Bitcoin remaining, the German government has sold 88.4% of its original 50,000 BTC
Germany's Bitcoin wallet drops to 5,800 BTC after major sale
12.7.2024
With 5,800 Bitcoin remaining, the German government has successfully sold 88.4% of the original 50,000