Deutsche Bank-Backed Taurus Starts Tokenizing German SME Loans
[Dec 14, 2023 7:00 AM] Crypto custody specialist Taurus has partnered with lending company Teylor.
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Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’
[Nov 28, 2023 3:16 AM] Amnesty’s secretary-general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act.
German Parliament Member Wants To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
[Nov 16, 2023 12:27 PM] A member of the German Bundestag (federal parliament), Joana Cotar, has expressed her support for making Bitcoin a legal tender in Germany, in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph. Cotar told the publication that she wants to…
German parliament member ’staunch opponent’ of digital euro, all in on Bitcoin
[Nov 16, 2023 7:55 AM] European Union lawmakers anticipate the arrival of the digital euro, but German politician Joana Cotar is pushing back against the currency and fighting in favor of Bitcoin.
Germany’s Fourth Largest Bank Commerzbank Granted Bitcoin And Crypto Custody License
[Nov 15, 2023 9:37 AM] Commerzbank, Germany’s fourth-largest bank, announced its become the first among its peers to secure the Crypto Custody License under Article 1 Section 1a Sentence 1 No 6 German Banking Act (KWG).The newly acquired license empowers Commerzbank…
Commerzbank granted crypto custody license in Germany
[Nov 15, 2023 7:00 AM] The German bank Commerzbank is the first full-service bank in the country to receive a crypto custody license from local regulators.
Frankfurt Stock Exchange includes crypto trading facility in ‘Horizon 2026’ strategy
[Nov 9, 2023 4:51 AM] Deutsche Börse, owner of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, says it will accelerate the development of its blockchain-backed D7 digital securities registry and build a trading platform for digital assets.
Crypto banking app Bitwala relaunches via new partnership with Striga
[Nov 8, 2023 3:00 AM] European crypto-banking platform Bitwala, formerly known as Nuri, is coming back after ceasing operations in 2022.
DZ Bank, third-largest German bank, to start crypto custody for institutional investors
[Nov 6, 2023 2:26 AM] DZ Bank AG launches its own digital assets custody platform, built on blockchain.
German Banking Titan Backs Bitcoin Financial Service with €2.1 Million
[Nov 6, 2023 1:00 AM] FIOR Digital GmbH, the company behind 21bitcoin, one of Europe's leading Bitcoin platforms, has announced that it has secured a €2.1 million financing round, with the funding being provided by Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG, one of…
US crypto custody firm BitGo wins BaFin license in Germany: Report
[Nov 1, 2023 6:31 AM] BitGo originally announced it was setting up two regulated custodial entities in Germany and Switzerland in February 2020.
BitGo Granted German Crypto Custody License by BaFin
[Nov 1, 2023 2:23 AM] BitGo had already been storing crypto assets under the regulator's supervision since 2019 as part of a transitional regime, the firm said.
TikTok, Snapchat, OnlyFans and others to combat AI-generated child abuse content
[Oct 31, 2023 4:08 AM] Major social platforms, AI companies, governments and NGOs issued a joint statement pledging to combat AI-generated abusive content, such as explicit images of children.
G7 countries to launch AI code of conduct: Report
[Oct 30, 2023 5:53 AM] The Group of Seven (G7) countries will agree on a voluntary AI code of conduct for companies developing AI to reference for mitigating risks and benefits of the technology.
Deutsche Post Launches Crypto Stamp With AI-Generated Images of Historical Sites
How major German firms like Mercedes and Lufthansa are using NFTs
[Oct 27, 2023 7:07 AM] German brands embrace NFTs, exploring new ways to engage with customers and build brand loyalty.
German Regulator Warns Consumers About MEXC's Crypto Custody
[Oct 19, 2023 2:28 AM] The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority warned consumers that the MEXC exchange has been offering financial services without authorisation to do so.
Head of Portugal Central Bank deems crypto unsustainable, calls for global regulation
[Oct 3, 2023 2:53 AM] Mário Centeno praised the European Union’s first comprehensive crypto framework, MiCA, but insisted on further international consolidation of regulatory efforts.
Tether acquires stake in Bitcoin miner Northern Data, hinting at AI collaboration
[Sep 21, 2023 12:00 PM] The strategic investment into Northern Data through Tether group company Damoon may involve collaborations leveraging AI, P2P communications, and data storage solutions.
German crypto regulator calls for global rules to also govern niche finance centers
[Sep 19, 2023 4:54 AM] BaFin's top executive stresses the risks of crypto and calls for global regulation to apply to all financial centers, without exceptions.
Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurus
[Sep 14, 2023 6:00 AM] Deutsche Bank will use Taurus’s custody and tokenization technology to manage cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and digital assets, the companies said.
Germany proposes screening Chinese investment in AI and related sectors: Report
[Aug 22, 2023 7:00 AM] The German government proposed tighter export controls on China for semiconductors and AI technology similar to measures from U.S. regulators.
Kenya forms parliamentary committee to investigate Worldcoin
[Aug 21, 2023 5:48 AM] The controversial crypto project’s launch has been marred into controversy and it's already facing investigations in nearly half a dozen countries.
Why Binance Is Abandoning Most of Europe
[Aug 10, 2023 4:01 AM] Crypto firms only need regulatory approval in one EU nation under new regulations to serve the single market – but some states are more prepared to implement MiCA rules than others.
Germany is dragging Europe’s economy down — and that’s great for crypto
[Aug 4, 2023 11:00 AM] Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how a weakening German economy — Europe’s largest — is a positive for cryptocurrencies.
Bavaria’s Data Protection Office Launches Probe Into Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Data Practices
[Aug 1, 2023 5:30 AM] Bavaria’s State Office for Data Protection Supervision (DPS) has initiated an inquiry into the Worldcoin project and its data collection techniques, as disclosed in a Reuters report on Monday. This comes shortly after similar investigations…
German government watchdog launched Worldcoin probe in November 2022: Report
[Jul 31, 2023 12:51 PM] Authorities in the United Kingdom and France have also reportedly cited concerns over Worldcoin’s data collection methods, which involve collecting iris scans from users.
German regulator raised concerns about Binance CEO prior to license application withdrawal: Report
[Jul 28, 2023 2:30 PM] BaFin reportedly advised Binance that CEO Changpeng Zhao wouldn’t pass a “fit and proper” test as part of the financial watchdog’s licensing regime.
Binance Withdraws Its Crypto License Application in Germany
[Jul 28, 2023 5:30 AM] The world’s largest exchange for digital assets, Binance, has withdrawn its application for a German crypto custody license. The trading platform made it clear it’s not giving up on plans to eventually obtain authorization from the Federal Republic…
German political parties split on how to regulate increasing AI adoption
[Jul 27, 2023 6:01 AM] As the trilogue on the AI Act begins, the European Commission, German politicians, and digital experts express skepticism and make new demands.