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Crypto Custodians Grapple With Germany's New Rules
While a grandfather clause allows crypto custodians to keep serving German customers without being penalized, those same companies are waiting on financial regulator BaFin to...
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By Nate DiCamillo
Dec 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Dec 26, 2019
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Germany
German Regulator Orders ‘KaratGold Coin’ Issuer to Cease Operations
Two more governments have taken action against entities in the Karatbars ecosystem over sales of a purportedly gold-backed cryptocurrency.
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By William Foxley
Nov 15, 2019 at 9:56 p.m. UTC
Nov 15, 2019
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Security
German Regulators Approve $280 Million Ethereum Token Sale
German startup Fundament has obtained regulatory approval to sell $280 million-worth of a real estate-backed ethereum token to retail investors.
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By Ian Allison
Jul 23, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 23, 2019
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Blockchain Is 'Revolutionary,' Says German Finance Regulator Chief
The president of BaFin thinks blockchain-based applications are "revolutionary" and could turn the entire financial sector "upside down."
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2018
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Germany
German Regulator Pledges 'Precise' Oversight of ICOs
Germany's top financial regulator has issued a letter of advice in an attempt to clarify some of the regulatory uncertainties around ICOs.
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By Annaliese Milano
Feb 22, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 22, 2018
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German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business
A German financial watchdog has ordered Crypto.exchange GmbH to immediately stop offering financial commission services.
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By Sujha Sundararajan
Jan 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2018
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Germany's Securities Regulator Warns ICOs Pose 'Numerous Risks'
Germany's top finance regulator has issued an investor warning on initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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By Stan Higgins
Nov 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2017
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German Regulators Order OneCoin to 'Dismantle Trading System'
Germany is stepping up its ongoing crackdown on OneCoin, a digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 28, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2017
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Germany
German Finance Watchdog Shutters OneCoin Payment Processor
Germany’s top finance regulator has moved to shut down a payment processor tied to the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.
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By Stan Higgins
Apr 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2017
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