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September 11, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Germany Is Ending Tax-Free Bitcoin: What the New Crypto Tax Rules Mean for Investors

Germany has long been considered one of the most crypto-friendly countries in Europe because of a unique tax rule: investors who held cryptocurrency for more than one year could...

January 14, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Germany’s Second-Largest Bank Gets BaFin Approval to Launch Crypto Trading

Germany’s banking sector has taken another decisive step toward mainstream crypto adoption. DZ Bank, the country’s second-largest financial institution, has received regulatory approval from BaFin to launch its long-awaited...

December 4, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

1&1 to Acquire Versatel for €1.3 Billion, Strengthening Its Grip on Germany’s Fiber Infrastructure

German telecom operator 1&1 has announced plans to acquire Versatel for €1.3 billion, marking a major step in consolidating its fixed-line and mobile infrastructure. The acquisition will significantly expand...

October 29, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Germany’s AfD Proposes National Bitcoin Reserve After France’s Strategic BTC Push

Alternative for Germany (AfD), the country’s second-largest opposition party, has introduced a motion in the Bundestag to establish a strategic national Bitcoin reserve positioning itself as one of Europe’s...