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German authorities have shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country for allegedly facilitating large-scale money laundering operations for cybercriminals. According to an official statement by the Frankfurt main prosecutor’s office, the German office for combating Internet crime, and the federal criminal police office, these exchanges deliberately allowed their users to bypass Know You Customer (KYC) policies. The KYC policy is a verification process that...

German authorities seized nearly 250,000 euros ($279,000) in cash and 13 crypto ATMs during a nationwide crackdown. The operation, led by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), is part of a broader effort to strengthen regulatory oversight in the country’s rapidly expanding cryptocurrency sector. Germany’s Raid on Crypto ATMs On August 20, German administrators executed a nationwide sting operation, targeting 35 locations where crypto ATMs were allegedly...

TL;DR Bitcoin’s price fluctuated between $54,000 and $60,000 in the last seven days, with predictions of a surge to $90,000-$100,000 based on factors like Ethereum ETFs launch and Germany’s BTC sales. However, some analysts warn of potential price drops due to various factors. What’s Next for BTC? The primary cryptocurrency experienced enhanced volatility in the past week, with its price ranging from $54,000 to almost $60,000. Currently, it trades at around $58,000 (per...

Germany’s on-chain Bitcoin wallet balance has officially reached zero, according to Arkham Intelligence, meaning sell pressure from the European economic powerhouse is likely at or near its end. The wallet’s latest outflows bring an end to a bearish narrative that’s hung over the crypto market for weeks, at a time when on-chain indicators are signaling that a local bottom is near. Germany’s Last Bitcoin Sale As of late Thursday, Arkham said that the government had just 4925...

The government of Germany began readying for its biggest Bitcoin dump yet on Monday, sending $900 million worth of the digital currency to trading venues. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows that over 16,000 BTC left the exchange’s wallet on July 8, leaving 23,787.7 BTC ($1.35 billion) remaining in its coffers. Germany’s Biggest Bitcoin Sale Arkham first flagged signs of a continued selloff at 8:32 am ET on Monday. It stated the government sent 2738.7 BTC ($155.3...

German Member of Parliament and Bitcoin advocate Joana Cotar has called on the government to halt its rapid Bitcoin sell-offs. Cotar argued that it is neither “sensible” nor “productive” and believes that Bitcoin should be adopted as a strategic reserve currency to safeguard against economic instability. Joana Cotar Criticizes German Bitcoin Sell-Offs In a July 4 post on X, Cotar expressed her concerns about the government’s current strategy, stating, “Instead of holding...

Justin Sun is back with another ambitious proposition. The Tron Founder has now set his sights on the German government’s BTC stash, boldly offering to buy it all off-market to “minimize the impact on the market.” It all started with the German government-labeled wallet’s suspicious transfer of 6,500 BTC on June 19, worth more than $425 million, which sparked concerns among traders about potential market turbulence. The wallet in question is believed to be linked to funds...

The German government has moved another stash of its seized Bitcoin to some of the world’s top crypto exchanges, stirring new fears of a possible liquidation of its Bitcoin reserves. Despite the latest transfers, it currently possesses Bitcoins worth around $2.82 billion. Germany’s Bitcoin Transfers Continues According to an update by Lookonchain, the German government has made a significant Bitcoin transaction, moving 1,500 BTC on July 1st. The latest stash is worth a...

Bitpanda, one of the leading European crypto trading and brokerage platforms has announced that it has deepened its relationship with Deutsche Bank. The latest development allows the Austrian crypto platform to offer a better experience to its users, especially those in Germany. The relationship between Bitpanda and Deutsche Bank is not exactly new. Deutsche Bank has been acting as the former’s European Hausbank for cross-currency solutions in Austria and Spain for a while now. The latest...

Austrian crypto broker Bitpanda has expanded its partnership with Deutsche Bank to implement real-time payment solutions for user transactions in Germany. Through an API integration, Bitpanda will gain access to German IBAN accounts, streamlining the deposit and withdrawal process for German users. Bitpanda’s German IBAN Integration International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) are internationally agreed codes that identify bank accounts across national borders. They provide a...