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BaFin Orders Gold-Backed Token Issuer to Cease-and-Desist Order
14.11.2019
BaFin has ordered Karatbit Foundation to stop doing business in Germany immediately due to the absence of a necessary license
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Nov. 3-10
10.11.2019
Cointelegraph auf Deutsch presents a weekly digest of developments from the German-speaking world
BitMEX Chaos, Cold Wallet Calamity, Germany Hates Crypto: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 28–Nov. 3
3.11.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, BitMEX has a week to forget after two blunders, an exchange has lost the password to a cold wallet, and Germany really doesn’t like crypto
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 in Review
2.11.2019
From Cointelegraph auf Deutsch: This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from the German-speaking world
ECB President: ’We Should Be Happier to Have a Job Than to Have Our Savings Protected’
1.11.2019
Newly installed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde made controversial remarks in a recent statement prior to assuming her new role. The former IMF Managing Director implored: “isn’t it true that ultimately we have done the right thing to act in favour of jobs and...
Association of Prive German Banks Argues for Digital Euro
30.10.2019
Bankenverband, an association of private German banks, released a paper in which it argues for the creation of a digital euro
Five European Union Countries Team Up to Block Libra: Report
30.10.2019
France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands have teamed up to encourage the European Union to ban Libra altogether, a new report says
Deutsche Börse Aims to Ease Digital Securities Transfer With New Deal
30.10.2019
Deutsche Börse expands digital securities capabilities
Startup Aims to List Bitcoin Product on Frankfurt, Luxembourg Exchanges
29.10.2019
German startup Iconic has reportedly filed a prospectus to list a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Luxembourg and Frankfurt stock exchanges
Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin are Not Real Money: German Parliament
29.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not real money, according to the German parliament
Crypto and Blockchain News From German-Speaking World: Oct. 20-26
27.10.2019
Cointelegraph auf Deutsch presents a weekly digest of developments from the German-speaking world
The Future of Cryptocurrency Adoption in Germany
26.10.2019
Germany is one of the world's leading economic powers. However, it isn't quite one of the world's leading cryptocurrency nations, with countries such as Switzerland, Malta, Japan, Singapore, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein having already introduced more progressive legislation related to crypto...
Germany’s Financial Crisis Invokes 5-Year Rent Freeze
24.10.2019
All eyes are on the German economy which was once perceived as stable and strong. However, the financial state of affairs has been tumultuous and Berlin’s state cabinet recently agreed to a five-year rent freeze to help curb the rising housing costs in the country. Moreover, Bundesbank just...
How Fiat Money Fails: Deconstructing the Government’s Paper-Thin Promise
23.10.2019
Fiat money has a surprisingly short lifespan. The almighty U.S. dollar currently serving as world reserve currency is not exempted, in spite of all proclamation that it cannot fail. Throughout history, fiat money has failed over and over again, where sound assets like gold have survived. Ruling...
Germany Warns of Privacy Token Usage in Money Laundering and Terrorism
22.10.2019
German Finance Ministry urges oversight over the development of privacy tokens to prevent illicit usage
Bitmain’s Jihan Wu Talks Mining and Industry Growth With Bitcoin.com’s CEO
21.10.2019
At the World Digital Mining Summit in Frankfurt, Germany, Bitcoin.com’s CEO Stefan Rust sat down with Jihan Wu, cofounder of Bitmain Technologies and Matrixport. The two discussed how cryptocurrencies being used for payments is spreading and how Bitmain is doing after the bear market last...
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Oct. 13–19 in Review
20.10.2019
This week’s selected cryptocurrency news from the German-speaking world, courtesy of Cointelegraph auf Deutsch
German Minister Doubles Down on Statements Against Facebook’s Libra
18.10.2019
German Federal Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz has again stated that policymakers should prevent the issuance of Facebook’s Libra stablecoin
TON’s ‘Force Majeure’ Clause — Is Telegram About to Refund Investors?
18.10.2019
Legal expert says the Durovs may have to pay investors back with their own money
Nearly 75% of German Consumers Would Reject Facebook’s Libra: Survey
18.10.2019
According to one recent survey, nearly 75 percent of German consumers completely reject the idea of Facebook’s Libra as currency