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US Sanctions Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra
US Sanctions Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Russia-based darknet market Hydra, following Germany’s seizure of $25 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) fro...
US Sanctions Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra

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Galaxy Digital Hires SIX’s Tim Grant to Lead Europe Expansion
Grant says the business focus will be on Switzerland and Germany, with an influence campaign planned for Europe’s newer crypto bastions.
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Fitch Says Germany's ‘Spezialfonds’ Investing in Crypto Face Liquidity Risk
A law passed earlier this year allows Spezialfonds, open only to institutional investors, to invest up to 20% of assets in cryptocurrencies.
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Ghana to Test CBDC With German Banknote Printer Giesecke+Devrient
The digital cedi will be tested with banks, payment service providers, merchants, consumers and other stakeholders.
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German Crypto Startups Welcome $415B 'Spezialfonds' Law, Even if the Impact Is Small So Far
A new German law allows for $415 billion in new crypto investment. But, given the conservative nature of "spezialfonds," the money might take time to arrive.
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Berlin-Based Staking Startup Certus One Acquired by Jump Trading
The Certus One team will merge with Jump Trading’s team of 900 employees made up of engineers, quants and traders.
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German Law Allowing $415B Investment Into Crypto Takes Effect
The law allows "special funds" to invest up to 20% of their assets in crypto.
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Coinbase Receives Crypto Custody License From German Regulator BaFin
The license will allow Coinbase to continue operating in Germany.
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Bitcoin ETP From Iconic Funds Starts Trading on Deutsche Boerse Xetra Today
Iconic Funds plans to bring more products to the market for “crypto-hungry” investors and is also exploring listings outside of Germany.
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The State of Crypto in South Africa
The State of Crypto in South Africa
The volatility of the Rand and exchange controls have driven widespread crypto adoption in South Africa, but lack of regulatory clarity has created problems for crypto compani...
The State of Crypto in South Africa