Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias to Merge Forming European Crypto Infrastructure Champion

Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias plan a fully regulated merger to create a one‑stop European crypto infrastructure champion. Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias announce a planned merger to form a Boerse Stuttgart Group unit headquartered in Frankfurt and Stuttgart, expected to complete in the second half of 2026; the deal combines about 300 employees and … Read more

Kraken‑Backed Tokenized Stocks Launch in the EU for Deutsche Börse Group Clients

xStocks tokenized equities launch on 360X, enabling Deutsche Börse Group clients to trade five tokenized securities against stablecoins. Kraken‑backed xStocks are now tradable on 360X, a BaFin‑ and ESMA‑regulated secondary venue owned by Deutsche Börse Group, allowing institutional clients on 360X to trade CRCLx, GOOGLx, NVDAx, SPYx, and TSLAx against stablecoins; the listing follows the … Read more

Bitwise Partners With ING Germany to Offer Discounted Crypto‑ETP Trading

Bitwise and ING Germany launch a partnership letting German customers trade Bitwise crypto‑ETPs with reduced or no execution fees. Bitwise Europe GmbH announced on February 2, 2026 in Frankfurt a cooperation with ING Germany enabling customers of the online broker to buy Bitwise crypto‑exchange traded products (ETPs) from €1,000 order size with no execution costs … Read more

DZ Bank Receives German Regulatory Approval for Crypto Trading Platform

DZ BANK secures BaFin MiCAR approval for its “meinkrypto” platform, enabling cooperative banks to offer crypto trading. DZ BANK received MiCAR approval from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in late December 2025 to operate its crypto platform “meinkrypto,” developed with IT provider Atruvia and integrated into the VR banking app for primary institutions of … Read more

Switzerland and Germany Move on Cryptomixer With 25M Euro Bitcoin Seizure

European authorities toppled Cryptomixer and seized millions in bitcoin, exposing a sprawling laundering pipeline that pushed more than a billion euros through the platform and intensifying a broader clash over privacy in digital finance. Switzerland and Germany Take Cryptomixer Down With Over 25M Euro in Bitcoin Seized Authorities intensified their crackdown on illicit crypto infrastructure … Read more

Germany’s AfD Calls for Bitcoin Exemption From EU MiCA Rules

The German opposition party, Alternative for Germany, is demanding that the German government exempt bitcoin from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Arguments for Special BTC Status The German opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has escalated its stance on bitcoin ( BTC) by filing a motion in the Bundestag (Parliament) calling for … Read more

German Government to Block EU ‘Chat Control’ Proposal After Public Protests

Germany’s government refused to back the European Union’s proposed “Chat Control” regulation, denying the qualified majority needed to advance the measure and effectively derailing the planned vote next week, according to campaigners and press statements. The move follows widespread public protests and pressure from digital-rights groups and researchers who argued the proposal— which would have … Read more

Deutsche Börse Teams With Circle as Stablecoins Push Into Core Euro Markets

Europe is taking a massive leap toward regulated digital finance as Circle and Deutsche Börse join forces to embed stablecoins into core market infrastructure. Circle’s USDC and EURC Take Aim at Legacy Systems Via Deutsche Börse Global integration of digital assets into regulated markets is gaining momentum, with Europe emerging as a central hub for … Read more

Bitgo Secures German Approval to Launch European Regulated Crypto Trading Services From Frankfurt

Bitgo Europe GmbH received BaFin approval to extend its license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto trading services from Frankfurt, Germany. European institutional investors can now access Bitgo’s crypto OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading across thousands of digital assets and stablecoins. The platform aggregates liquidity from dozens of sources, including … Read more

BMW Converts BAYC NFT Into Real‑World 1/1 Apecar, Hands Vehicle to Collector at IAA Munich

BMW handed over the one‑off “Apecar 1/1” to collector Dennis Weidner during IAA Mobility at BMW Welt in Munich on Sept. 12, 2025, transforming a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non‑fungible token (NFT) from the Otherside metaverse into a physical, bespoke vehicle. The Apecar — created originally as a digital artwork by Yuga Labs — … Read more