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Germany’s Central Bank Is Testing Blockchain-Based Alternatives to CBDCs
Germany’s Central Bank is less enthusiastic about a digital euro than its other European counterparts, citing concerns that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could destabilize the banking system and penalize savers. “The Hash” panel discusses the pros and cons of CBDCs.

Germany's Central Bank Tests Blockchain Solution to Counter CBDCs
The Bundesbank has been looking for settlement solutions that do not require a CBDC.

German Private Bank to Offer Cryptocurrency Services
The private bank is also investigating tokenization of assets, it announced Sunday.

Are Negative Interest Rates Globally Driving Growing Interest in Crypto?
Banks in Germany are telling customers to take their deposits elsewhere. "The Hash" panel discusses the negative interest rates problem and how this may create a growing interest in cryptocurrencies.

Germany’s Solarisbank Launches Licensed Crypto Brokerage
With its close partnership with Bitstamp, Solarisbank is touting an instant “in-custody” settlement system.

The State of Crypto in Germany
Crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) is booming around the world. Henrik Gebbing, co-founder of Finoa, joins “First Mover” to share his insights about the cryptocurrency market in Germany and the future of institutional investment in the European market.

Hacker Refuses to Hand Police Password for Seized Wallet With $6.5M in Bitcoin
Throughout a two-year prison term, the man repeatedly refused to give wallet access to German authorities.

Largest Dark Web Market Taken Offline as Alleged Operator Arrested in Germany
The DarkMarket site was thought to be the world's largest illegal online marketplace.

Germany Legalizes Electronic Securities on the Blockchain
Angela Merkel's cabinet passed new legislation on Wednesday removing the requirement to have paper-based securities and allowing blockchain to be used instead.

One of the World’s Oldest Banks Is Issuing a Euro Stablecoin on Stellar
Germany’s Bankhaus von der Heydt is working with Bitbond for the first direct issuance of a stablecoin by a bank on Stellar, the firms said.
