Catenaa, Sunday, June 22, 2025-Germany’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) reported an 8.2% increase in anti-money laundering (AML) reports related to cryptocurrencies in 2024, signaling growing concerns over crypto role in financial crime. The total number of suspicious activity reports (SARs) involving digital assets rose from 8,049 in 2023 to 8,711 last year, marking 3.3% of […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, April 16, 2025-Ethena Labs, the developer behind the synthetic stablecoin USDe, said Tuesday it has shut down its German operations and withdrawn its application for regulatory approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The decision follows enforcement action by Germany’s financial authority, BaFin, over noncompliance issues. The crypto firm confirmed […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, April 30, 2025- The 2025 British American Business Network (BABN) Transatlantic Conference is being held today and tomorrow in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Germany. Leaders from the US, UK and Canada will discuss future-focused trade and investment strategies at the confab. The event, themed “Focus on the Future: Navigating the Demands of Tomorrow’s World,” […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, May 27, 2025– Japan lost its title as the largest creditor nation in the world after 34 years to Germany, with $3.9 trillion external net assets, official data showed on Tuesday. Data released by the Japanese Finance Ministry showed that Japan’s net external assets reached ¥533.05 trillion or $3.7 trillion at the end […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, July 02, 2025- Germany’s largest banking network, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, is set to introduce cryptocurrency trading services for retail customers, marking a major shift in stance from the institution’s earlier position on digital assets. The service, according to Bloomberg, is expected to roll out by summer 2026. The banking group had previously distanced itself from […]
Catenaa, Thursday, June 19, 2025- Global crypto exchange OKX has officially launched its fully regulated services in Germany and Poland, marking a significant expansion into two key European markets. The launch follows regulatory clearance under the EU’s evolving Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and further solidifies OKX’s presence across the continent. In a statement Tuesday, […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, March 19, 2025-Tesla sales in Germany plummeted 76% in February as the electric vehicle maker faced backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political ties and increasing competition in Europe’s biggest economy. According to the German Federal Motor Authority, Tesla sold just 1,429 vehicles last month despite a 31% rise in overall EV sales. Year-to-date, […]