Sygnum Secures Liechtenstein License to Expand Crypto Services in EU

Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group, has registered its local subsidiary with the Liechtenstein financial regulator. This move allows the company to offer regulated services in the EU and European Economic Area under the incoming MiCA framework. With plans for further growth in Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore, Sygnum continues to strengthen its … Read more

Commerzbank Partners With Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance to Expand Crypto Services

Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select clients in Germany. This marks an important step towards broadening institutional crypto services … Read more

Boerse Stuttgart Digital, DZ Bank Expand Crypto Access to 700 German Banks

Boerse Stuttgart Digital is collaborating with DZ Bank to bring secure cryptocurrency trading and storage to over 700 cooperative banks across Germany. The move marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe, with banks now offering regulated crypto services to retail customers. This collaboration will help meet the growing demand for digital assets, … Read more

Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies

New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing forward. The U.S. remains lagging behind Europe and … Read more

UBS: European Real Estate Markets Enter New Cycle

UBS reported on Thursday that European real estate markets appear to be entering a new investment cycle, with key indicators pointing to stabilization. “A new cycle starts,” the report said, as investment volumes show signs of bottoming out. After a period of inflation and rising interest rates, the UK saw a 6.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in … Read more