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Germany’s AfD Calls for Bitcoin Exemption From EU MiCA Rules
30.10.2025
The German opposition party, Alternative for Germany, is demanding that the German government exempt bitcoin from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Arguments for Special BTC Status The German opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has escalated its stance...
German Government to Block EU ‘Chat Control’ Proposal After Public Protests
8.10.2025
Germany’s government refused to back the European Union’s proposed “Chat Control” regulation, denying the qualified majority needed to advance the measure and effectively derailing the planned vote next week, according to campaigners and press statements. The move follows widespread public protests...
Deutsche Börse Teams With Circle as Stablecoins Push Into Core Euro Markets
30.9.2025
Europe is taking a massive leap toward regulated digital finance as Circle and Deutsche Börse join forces to embed stablecoins into core market infrastructure. Circle’s USDC and EURC Take Aim at Legacy Systems Via Deutsche Börse Global integration of digital assets into regulated markets is gaining...
Bitgo Secures German Approval to Launch European Regulated Crypto Trading Services From Frankfurt
18.9.2025
Bitgo Europe GmbH received BaFin approval to extend its license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto trading services from Frankfurt, Germany. European institutional investors can now access Bitgo’s crypto OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading across thousands...
BMW Converts BAYC NFT Into Real‑World 1/1 Apecar, Hands Vehicle to Collector at IAA Munich
18.9.2025
BMW handed over the one‑off “Apecar 1/1” to collector Dennis Weidner during IAA Mobility at BMW Welt in Munich on Sept. 12, 2025, transforming a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non‑fungible token (NFT) from the Otherside metaverse into a physical, bespoke vehicle. The Apecar — created originally as...
Crypto Finance and Bridgeport Launch Anchornote for Off‑Exchange, Custody‑Native Settlement
17.9.2025
Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, launched Anchornote, a custody‑native pledging solution that enables off‑exchange settlement and yield‑enhancing services by acting as collateral custodian, the firm announced. Anchornote uses Bridgeport as middleware to coordinate messaging and connect...
BitGo Wins German Approval to Start Regulated Crypto Trading in Europe
17.9.2025
German regulator BaFin clears expansion as BitGo adds trading to its custody and staking services
Etoro Now Authorized Under MiCA to Offer Crypto Services in Germany
17.9.2025
Etoro Europe Ltd. (Etoro EU) is now authorized under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to offer cryptoasset services in Germany, the company announced, and has updated its Terms & Conditions for German residents. Beginning around Oct. 30, 2025, crypto trading...
Santander’s Digital Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading Services in Initial Markets
17.9.2025
Santander’s digital platform has debuted crypto trading for select markets, fusing major tokens with EU-regulated security to elevate traditional investing into the digital frontier. Santander’s Digital Platform Goes Live With Crypto Trading and EU Compliance Banking giant Santander announced...
Santander’s Openbank Starts Offering Crypto Trading in Germany, Spain Coming Soon
16.9.2025
The service allows customers to buy, sell and hold five popular cryptocurrencies: BTC, ETH, LTC, MATIC and ADA
Boerse Stuttgart Launches Seturion, Pan‑European Blockchain Settlement Platform for Tokenized Assets
7.9.2025
Boerse Stuttgart Group launched Seturion, a pan‑European, blockchain‑based settlement platform aimed at unifying fragmented cross‑border settlement for tokenized assets and cutting costs for market participants. Open to banks, brokers, traditional and digital trading venues, and tokenization...
Bullish Approved to Deliver Regulated Crypto Services Across European Union
6.9.2025
Bullish just locked in full EU-wide crypto trading access under MiCAR, unlocking a massive institutional market hungry for secure, compliant digital asset infrastructure. Bullish Positioned to Meet EU Institutional Crypto Demand After BaFin Approval Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) announced on Sept. 5 that...
Crypto Exchange Bullish's European Arm Wins MiCA License in Germany
5.9.2025
Bullish, whose parent company Bullish Group is also the owner of CoinDesk, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange last month
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Expands Institutional Investment Solutions to Germany and Liechtenstein
3.9.2025
Sygnum has expanded its asset management offerings to institutional and wholesale investors in Germany and Liechtenstein, providing access to selected crypto investment solutions including exclusive, non‑directional, low‑volatility yield strategies. The Zurich‑based group said the move follows...
US Lawmakers Visit Europe to Boost Digital Asset Rules, Monetary Policy Ties
30.8.2025
U.S. lawmakers ramped up global momentum on digital asset regulation and monetary policy during a high-stakes European tour aimed at fortifying transatlantic financial and security alliances. Congressional Delegation Advances US-Europe Alliance on Crypto, Policy, and Security U.S. House Committee...
Germany’s AllUnity Launches BaFin-Regulated Euro Stablecoin EURAU
31.7.2025
EURAU is claimed to be the first euro stablecoin under BaFin’s e-money license
Boerse Stuttgart’s Crypto Platform Adds Six More Cryptocurrencies for Retail Traders
30.7.2025
Germany’s BISON trading venue now supports LDO, BNB, AVAX, ONDO, PEPE and NEAR
Deutsche Bank Plans to Introduce Crypto Custody With Bitpanda Next Year: Bloomberg
2.7.2025
Deutsche's prior involvement in crypto custody has largely been through Swiss custodian Taurus, of which the German bank is both an investor and a client
Deutsche Bank’s DWS, Galaxy, Flow Traders Venture to Introduce German-Regulated Stablecoin
2.7.2025
The AllUnity joint venture was granted a BaFin license this week to launch its MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
Germany's Public Savings Bank Network Sparkassen to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Clients: Report
1.7.2025
Clients will be allowed to trade BTC and ETH via their mobile banking app