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Germany’s Financial Regulator BaFin Set to Relax Crackdown on FinTechs
Germany’s Financial Regulator BaFin Set to Relax Crackdown on FinTechs
February 21, 2024  |  Regulation

Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, is reportedly set to relax its crackdown on FinTechs. The move comes after several firms improved their controls, BaFin Executive Director...

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Germany’s Banking Regulator BaFin Hit by Cyberattack
Germany’s Banking Regulator BaFin Hit by Cyberattack
September 04, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Germany’s banking regulator has reportedly closed off parts of its website following a cyberattack. BaFin took defensive measures following the attack Sept. 1, which restricted access to the...

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Binance Retreats in Germany as Crypto Landscape Shifts ‘Significantly’
Binance Retreats in Germany as Crypto Landscape Shifts ‘Significantly’
July 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency giant Binance has suspended its plans to seek a license in Germany. A company spokesperson told PYMNTS Wednesday (July 26) that Binance has “proactively withdrawn” its...

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BaFin Bans SVB From Doing Business in Germany
BaFin Bans SVB From Doing Business in Germany
March 13, 2023  |  Banking

Aftershocks from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continue to be felt around the world. For example, Germany’s financial regulator said Monday (March 13) that...

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German Financial Authority Warns Consumers About ‘Godfather’ Android Banking Trojan
German Financial Authority Warns Consumers About ‘Godfather’ Android Banking Trojan
January 10, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has warned consumers about “Godfather” malware attacks. On Monday (Jan. 9), the regulator said that around 400 banking and...

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BaFin Helps German FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Landscape With New Innovation Hub
BaFin Helps German FinTechs Navigate Regulatory Landscape With New Innovation Hub
November 29, 2022  |  Regulation

“Innovation is key to any market’s survival.” It’s based on that premise that Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has launched a FinTech Innovation Hub,...

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BaFin President: Banks’ Interest in Crypto Is ‘Limited’
BaFin President: Banks’ Interest in Crypto Is ‘Limited’
November 17, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

In an interview published on the European Central Bank website, Mark Branson, member of the supervisory board of the ECB and president of the German...

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BaFin Head: Crypto Regulation Needs to Be Global
BaFin Head: Crypto Regulation Needs to Be Global
November 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

If crypto assets want to be embraced by the mainstream finance world, they need to be regulated the same way as mainstream financial products, Germany’s...

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Today in Crypto: RBI Governor Says India’s Crypto Warnings Led to People Avoiding It; Hardware Wallets See Boost in Sales After Hacks
Today in Crypto: RBI Governor Says India’s Crypto Warnings Led to People Avoiding It; Hardware...
August 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Shaktikanta Das, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, said people were persuaded to avoid crypto because of the bank’s warnings — a positive outcome...

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