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Regulatory Roundup: Trump’s Cryptocurrency Proposals, IRS Changes Rule, China Quarantines Cash

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In this roundup, we cover numerous cryptocurrency regulatory developments in the U.S., including President Trump’s crypto proposals, testimonies by the Federal Reserve chairman and the Treasury secretary, a crypto-friendly SEC proposal, and the IRS changing a crypto tax rule. We also cover China quarantining yuan bills, its central bank filing 84 digital currency patents, 40 … Read more

Bitgo to Offer Regulated Crypto Custody in Switzerland and Germany

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European crypto exchanges, as well as other companies with significant crypto holdings they need to protect, now have another option for cold storing their digital fortune. Bitgo is expanding out of the U.S. and into Europe with two new companies in Switzerland and Germany. Also Read: German Fintechs Rush to Offer Crypto Custody Services Under … Read more

Several Dozen Banks in Germany Want to Provide Custodial Cryptocurrency Services

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For many years, financial institutions have shunned cryptocurrencies and their users. During 2020 and beyond, those same banks will begin providing crypto-related services to attract more customers. Custodial services related to cryptocurrencies appear to be in high demand. Germany is Warming up to Cryptocurrencies This is especially the case in Germany, at least according to … Read more

40 Banks in Germany Declare Intent to Offer Crypto Services Under New Law

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More than 40 financial institutions in Germany have reportedly declared to the country’s financial regulator, BaFin, their interest to offer cryptocurrency services under the new German law. News.Bitcoin.com reached out to the regulator for some more information. The law, which went into effect early this year, enables banks to offer crypto services after obtaining a … Read more

German Economy in Risk of Recession Amid Weak Demand, Tariff Threat, and Epidemic

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Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, is facing renewed challenges that may soon push it towards recession. Falling industrial production and dwindling factory orders are the prime cause of concern. The negative results have been announced on the backdrop of weak demand from Eurozone countries, U.S. threats for import tariffs, and the fallout from the … Read more