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Ontology Partners With German Startup to Accelerate Supply Chain Identity Solutions
23.5.2020
The blockchain firms are hoping to forge greater collaboration between DLT platforms based in the East and West
Germany Enters Recession as Over 100 Banks Charge Negative Interest Rates
18.5.2020
Germany has plunged into a recession with the worst quarterly contraction since the global financial and economic crisis of 2008, according to official data. Over 100 banks in the country are now charging customers negative interest rates. Germany Enters Recession The German economy is now in...
Bitwala Launches Bitcoin Interest Account With up to 4.3% Annual Rate
15.5.2020
Neobanking service provider Bitwala on Thursday introduced a new account that offers its 80,000 European customers passive bitcoin (BTC) income. The Bitwala Interest Account allows users to earn up to 4.3% interest per annum for BTC held at the bank. According to the Berlin-based company, account...
Digitized Europe: The Shift to a Cashless World
11.5.2020
Emerging technologies such as blockchain are reshaping the landscape of the traditional financial system in Europe
German Security Token Platform to Develop a Custody Solution
4.5.2020
German STO platform Black Manta joins digital asset custody firm Finoa to develop institutional security token custody
90 Million More People Can Now Spend Crypto With TenX
4.5.2020
TenX’s popular Visa debit card—which lets you spend cryptocurrency without having to manually top up—has launched in Germany and Austria. It supports Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC), all of which can be spent anywhere that accepts Visa thanks to the card’s unique auto-convert...
Porsche Backs Blockchain Platform for Vehicle Management in $6M Funding Round
30.4.2020
Berlin-based startup Gapless has raised nearly $6 million for the development of its blockchain app for vehicle management
Berlin Real Estate Worth $12M Tokenized for Everyday Investors
15.4.2020
Investors in the tokens launched by Black Manta will share 20% of the profits made from the sale of Berlin real estate
80 Banks Charge Negative Interest Rates as Crisis Deepens in Germany
12.4.2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and deepening financial crisis, the number of banks charging customers negative interest rates in Germany has accelerated. At least 80 banks now reportedly charge negative interest rates, 16 of which apply this policy to even small deposits. Also read: IMF Declares...
The Tax Man Cometh — Who Will Pay for the COVID-19 Stimulus?
11.4.2020
An individual in the U.S. may have to pay a capital gains tax when purchasing a single cup of coffee with Bitcoin
Germany’s Crypto Custody Law Hits a Snag: Startups Can’t Get Bank Accounts
7.4.2020
Even though the crypto custody law falls under the German banking act, German banks are hesitant to give crypto firms bank accounts
Hyperbitcoinization: Visions of Bitcoin Fueling the Post Covid-19 Shadow Economy
7.4.2020
With the recent coronavirus spread and its overall effect on the global economy, some people believe the powers that be are preparing a financial reset. During these times, a number of bitcoiners think a bitcoin-induced form of fiat currency demonetization will take place, otherwise known...
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
Crypto Friendly Laws Help Boerse Stuttgart’s App Top 100,000 Users
3.4.2020
Boerse Stuttgart’s Bison app’s user base has grown 40% since Germany introduced new crypto regulations at the start of the year
German Startup Pitches Decentralized ID for Prescription Pickup During COVID-19
30.3.2020
Coronavirus drove blockchain startup Spherity to developed a decentralized ID prototype for interacting with healthcare providers and pharmacies
US Cash Crisis: Withdrawal Limits Spark Bank Run Fear
18.3.2020
The entire world has been focused on the economy as the coronavirus outbreak has devastated global markets. While stocks, commodities, and barrels of oil plunge in value, there’s been considerable demand for cold hard cash in certain countries. According to reports, Wall Street’s elite...
Shell Subsidiary Builds DLT-Based Virtual Power Plant in Germany
16.3.2020
Sonnen Group, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, will use blockchain technology to create a virtual power plant to store excess wind power in Germany
Germany’s Bitcoin Group Welcomes Licensing for Crypto Custodians, Expects Competition From Banks
13.3.2020
Bitcoin Group SE, a prominent member of the European crypto industry, has been preparing to apply for permission to conduct crypto custody activities in its home country, Germany. The providers of such services in the Federal Republic are now recognized as financial institutions. Bitcoin Group...
Unibright to Pilot Blockchain-Based Renewable Energy Trading in Germany
10.3.2020
Unibright will provide its technology to Wasserkraft Mittelrhein in the roll-out of its “power-buoy” project
CoinTracking.info Helps Crypto Traders Avoid Costly Tax Mistakes
10.3.2020
CoinTracking.info, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency tax software, is announcing the launch of a new service aimed at helping crypto traders avoid a common tax-time mistake: submitting incomplete or incorrect data to the IRS.
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