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Allianz, Germany’s biggest insurer, buys 24% of MicroStrategy’s $2.6B notes
22.11.2024
The insurance giant made the investment across four different sub-organizations, according to Bloomberg Terminal data shared by pseudonymous analyst Petruschki
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...
German Chancellor Scholz Calls Snap Election as Coalition Government Collapses
7.11.2024
Olaf Scholz is looking to bring the general election forward to March from September
Is Tor still safe after Germany’s ‘timing attack?’ Answer: It’s complicated...
18.10.2024
German authorities used a timing attack to reveal a darknet admin’s identity, but Tor claims that the suspected attack vector is outdated
Is Tor still safe after Germany’s ‘timing attack?’ Answer: It’s complicated...
18.10.2024
German authorities used a timing attack to reveal a darknet admin’s identity, but Tor claims that the suspected attack vector is outdated
Publicly-listed Samara Asset Group to buy Bitcoin using $33M bond
14.10.2024
Samara Asset Group CEO Patrick Lowry said “it would be a dream” to stack as much Bitcoin as MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor
Boerse Stuttgart Unveils Insured Ethereum Staking on Bison Platform
9.10.2024
European exchange group Boerse Stuttgart has announced a major step into Ethereum staking, offering users a secure, insured way to earn passive income through its Bison trading platform. By partnering with top German firms, Bison enables staking for as little as 0.005 ETH with weekly rewards....
Experience Some All-Too-True Horror In This Spellbinding Witchfinding Game
8.10.2024
In 1439, a goldsmith named Johannes Gutenberg was working on an ill-begotten project to create polished metal mirrors designed to capture the holy light from religious relics, to be sold to pilgrims visiting an exhibition in Aachen, Germany. However, after flooding led to the event being delayed...
Europe not in top priority for Sam Altman’s Worldcoin: Report
7.10.2024
An exec said Worldcoin is seeing a “larger dynamic” in non-European countries, including those in the Asia-Pacific region and Latin American jurisdictions
Commerzbank Partners With Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance to Expand Crypto Services
20.9.2024
Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select...
Germany Shuts Down 47 Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Activities
20.9.2024
In a major crypto crackdown, Germany has shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly for carrying out illegal activities…
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, DZ Bank Expand Crypto Access to 700 German Banks
20.9.2024
Boerse Stuttgart Digital is collaborating with DZ Bank to bring secure cryptocurrency trading and storage to over 700 cooperative banks across Germany. The move marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe, with banks now offering regulated crypto services to retail...
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 Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown
20.9.2024
German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown...
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
DZ Bank partners with Boerse Stuttgart for crypto trading
19.9.2024
The partnership will bring cryptocurrency trading and custody solutions to around 700 cooperative banks, with an initial rollout planned for late 2024
Germany's DZ Bank to Offer Customers Crypto Trading Through Boerse Stuttgart Tie Up
19.9.2024
The first banks will be connected this year, with a phased roll out for selected retail customers
11 Of The Best Games At PAX West 2024
3.9.2024
PAX West continues to be one of North America’s most prolific gaming conventions. It’s not only a great place for the gaming community to gather and celebrate our favorite pastime, but also an excellent opportunity to check out the upcoming slate of games coming this year and early in 2025. Coming...
Why Gamescom Dominates Where E3 Failed
3.9.2024
Gamescom is something of an anomaly. The annual event, in the German city of Cologne (or Köln to the locals), is the largest, most visited gaming exhibition in the world, dwarfing its nearest rivals, and has outlasted many alternative public and industry events. It adapted rapidly to covid,...
Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
29.8.2024
Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry—which is dominated by crypto ATMs—has processed at least $160 million in illicit volumes, according to a new study by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs