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

Crypto Finance and Bridgeport Launch Anchornote for Off‑Exchange, Custody‑Native Settlement

Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, launched Anchornote, a custody‑native pledging solution that enables off‑exchange settlement and yield‑enhancing services by acting as collateral custodian, the firm announced. Anchornote uses Bridgeport as middleware to coordinate messaging and connect to multiple trading venues simultaneously, allowing institutional clients to trade across platforms without moving assets out of … Read more

Etoro Now Authorized Under MiCA to Offer Crypto Services in Germany

Etoro Europe Ltd. (Etoro EU) is now authorized under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to offer cryptoasset services in Germany, the company announced, and has updated its Terms & Conditions for German residents. Beginning around Oct. 30, 2025, crypto trading services will be provided directly by Etoro EU—users must accept the revised … Read more

Santander’s Digital Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading Services in Initial Markets

Santander’s digital platform has debuted crypto trading for select markets, fusing major tokens with EU-regulated security to elevate traditional investing into the digital frontier. Santander’s Digital Platform Goes Live With Crypto Trading and EU Compliance Banking giant Santander announced on Sept. 16 that its digital subsidiary Openbank has launched cryptocurrency trading for clients in Germany, … Read more

Boerse Stuttgart Launches Seturion, Pan‑European Blockchain Settlement Platform for Tokenized Assets

Boerse Stuttgart Group launched Seturion, a pan‑European, blockchain‑based settlement platform aimed at unifying fragmented cross‑border settlement for tokenized assets and cutting costs for market participants. Open to banks, brokers, traditional and digital trading venues, and tokenization platforms, Seturion supports public and private blockchains and offers settlement against central bank money or on‑chain cash across all … Read more