Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’
Amnesty’s secretary general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act. Go to Source
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German Parliament member ’staunch opponent’ of digital Euro, all in on Bitcoin
EU lawmakers are anticipating the arrival of the digital euro, though German politician Joana Cotar is pushing back against the currency and fighting in favor of Bitcoin. Go to Source
Commerzbank granted crypto custody license in Germany
The German bank Commerzbank is the first full-service bank in the country to receive a crypto custody license from local regulators. Go to Source
Frankfurt Stock Exchange includes crypto trading facility in strategy-2026
Deutsche Börse, the largest stock exchange in Germany, says it will accelerate the development of its blockchain-backed D7 digital securities registry and build a trading platform for digital assets. Go to Source
Crypto banking app Bitwala relaunches via new partnership with Striga
European crypto-banking platform Bitwala, formerly known as Nuri, is coming back after ceasing operations in 2022. Go to Source
DZ Bank, third-largest German bank, to start crypto custody for institutional investors
DZ Bank AG launches its own digital assets custody platform, built on blockchain. Go to Source
US crypto custody firm BitGo wins BaFin license in Germany: Report
BitGo originally announced it was setting up two regulated custodial entities in Germany and Switzerland in February 2020. Go to Source
TikTok, Snapchat, OnlyFans and others to combat AI-generated child abuse content
Major social platforms, AI companies, governments and NGOs issued a joint statement pledging to combat AI-generated abusive content, such as explicit images of children. Go to Source
G7 countries to launch AI code of conduct: Report
The Group of Seven (G7) countries will agree on a voluntary AI code of conduct for companies developing AI to reference for mitigating risks and benefits of the technology. Go to Source
How major German firms like Mercedes and Lufthansa are using NFTs
German brands embrace NFTs, exploring new ways to engage with customers and build brand loyalty. Go to Source
