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Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Sept. 2–8 in Review
7.9.2019
This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from the German-speaking world, courtesy of Cointelegraph auf Deutsch
German Politicians Want to Fight Climate Change With Blockchain Tech
4.9.2019
A German political party wants to use blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to fight climate change
Bitcoin Bank Accounts Launched by Bitwala in 31 European Nations
4.9.2019
Bitwala, a blockchain company based in Germany, has unveiled a new application which will enable European residents to easily open a German bank account through their smartphones. Interestingly, this bank account will have an integrated Bitcoin (BTC) wallet. The roll-out was officially announced...
Burger King Lets You Pay Your Way in Germany — With Bitcoin
3.9.2019
Burger King Germany enables Bitcoin payments in its mobile app
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Aug. 24–31 in Review
1.9.2019
A roundup of major crypto news of the week from Germany, Switzerland and Austria
German Cabinet and Bundesbank Are in Close Communication on CBDC Issues
30.8.2019
The German Cabinet and Deutsche Bundesbank are working together on the issue of CBDCs
Germany’s Bitwala Launches All-In-One Mobile Bitcoin Bank App
30.8.2019
Bitwala launches smartphone banking with integrated Bitcoin wallet and trading for 30 European countries
Bitmain Chip Supplier Faces Infringement Lawsuits From Competitor
29.8.2019
TSMC, the world’s top semiconductor foundry and chip supplier for Bitmain, faces multiple infringement lawsuits from GlobalFoundries
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Week in Review
25.8.2019
This week’s top news from the German-speaking world, assisted by Cointelegraph auf Deutsch
Initiative to Curtail Negative Interest Rates Gains Traction in Germany
24.8.2019
Negative interest rates, a common occurrence in Europe these days, are unpleasant for both banks and clients. And financial institutions have been increasingly transferring the bulk of the burden on to their customers. Some political factions in Germany, however, aren’t happy with the trend...
Xendpay Joins RippleNet to Expand Global Money Transfer Services
23.8.2019
International money transfer service Xendpay joins RippleNet to expand currency options and speed
Smokescreens and Mirrors: How Does a Country Do an ICO? They Call It QE
22.8.2019
Financial regulators all around the world have been cracking down hard on ICOs for promising more than they can deliver. At the same time governments and central banks are pulling off far worse scams, such as QE, wiping out the savings of everyone that depends on them. To hide this fact they...
EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires
13.8.2019
Europe is gradually tightening the rules for the crypto space. A wave of new regulations are introducing stricter requirements for companies operating in the industry and cryptocurrency users are going to feel the difference in the coming months. The measures stem from the obligation of member...
Market Outlook: Bitcoin Cash Spikes While Economic Fears Spread Worldwide
13.8.2019
On Tuesday, August 13, most digital currency prices have dropped in value between 2-5% while crypto trade volumes globally have fallen to $46 billion in the last 48 hours. Despite the downturns across the board, bitcoin cash (BCH) is holding steady, up 2% today and now commanding the fourth largest...
Insurance Giant Allianz Is Working on a Token-Based Blockchain Ecosystem
9.8.2019
Allianz is working on a token-based blockchain system, expecting it to streamline international insurance payments for its corporate customers
Commerzbank Tests Blockchain Machine to Machine Payments with Daimler
8.8.2019
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler and Commerzbank just tested blockchain-based machine to machine payments
Owning Fiat Just Got More Expensive – NIRP Strikes Again
8.8.2019
With the recent Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) announcement that even more customers will be charged to hold money in their banks, people are scrambling to find ways to preserve their wealth, while USB and others scramble to dam the losses resulting from national negative interest rate policy...
More Signs the Next Big Financial Crisis May Begin in Germany
3.8.2019
Germany, the locomotive of Europe’s huge economy, is entering a difficult period, various indicators suggest. And when the Federal Republic sneezes, the Old Continent usually catches cold. This time, Germany may infect the rest of the world as well. An economic and financial crisis there...
Large Regulated Token Sales Indicate ICOs May Be Coming Back
28.7.2019
Initial coin offerings have seen a significant decline in popularity, but they are not to be written off completely. Although you don’t hear the term “ICO” so often nowadays, some recent regulatory developments indicate they have a place in the digital economy realm. Crowdfunding...
BaFin Approves Fundament Group’s Tokenized Real Estate Bond Worth 250 Million Euros
25.7.2019
Fundament Group, based in Germany’s Berlin, has received the approval from BaFin to issue the nation’s first tokenized bond which is backed by the German real estate. BaFin is the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany. This real estate bond is based on the blockchain of Ethereum and...