Veronika Rinecker

The European elections have caused a stir, but several pro-crypto or crypto-supportive parties have gained seats.

Blockchain technology could enhance healthcare digitalization, but privacy concerns are hampering adoption.

Germany is experiencing a renewed interest in the metaverse, which is focused on concrete applications in public administration and industry.

The Greens think the current one-year holding tax exemption for crypto is unfair and are seeking to abolish it.

The SEC has already approved several spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.; however, these ETFs are not allowed in the EU due to strict regulations. Instead, there are other alternative ways to safely invest in cryptocurrencies.

German brands embrace NFTs, exploring new ways to engage with customers and build brand loyalty.

EU lawmakers have reached a political consensus on the Data Act that has a “kill switch” for smart contracts, causing an uproar in the crypto community.

As the trilogue on the AI Act begins, the European Commission, German politicians, and digital experts express skepticism and make new demands.

Right-wingers are often advocates of Bitcoin, especially the decentralized nature of the currency. But does that mean crypto is a right-wing thing?

Doubts regarding crypto remain among German banks, but there is a growing concern about missing out on a potentially game-changing development.

Future regulation is intended to ensure uniform regulation for all European countries and covered participants.

What is the potential impact of MiCA on the EU crypto and blockchain market, and what other regulations can be expected for this rapidly evolving industry?

A principal economist of the European Commission shares his views on stablecoins and the future of regulations in Europe.

European Union lawmakers are planning an EU-wide digital identity wallet for access to essential services.

Many in Switzerland have said that UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse was necessary to avoid a calamitous banking crisis like that seen in 2008.

In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition.

The U.S. company Circle is launching a regulated stablecoin that is pegged to the euro, but what does this mean for the eurozone?

Peter Grosskopf, co-founder of DeFi project Unstoppable Finance, tells Coinpectra auf Deutsch what he thinks about new regulations for DeFi.

Jonas Gross spoke with Coinpectra about the digital euro’s risks for private banks and the goals of the ECB.

In an interview with Coinpectra, the German politician explains why some forces in the European Parliament have suddenly come out in favor of a Bitcoin ban.

The blockchain technology landscape is shifting in Austria, with public institutions and private firms experimenting with the tech.

2021 was an eventful year for the German crypto industry. Coinpectra takes a look at the most important developments of the past year in a review.

Coinpectra looked into the six major German political parties and found out what to expect from the new government in terms of its crypto regulation.

Germany recognizes the importance of blockchain, but how did it act in 2020, and what effect will this have on its blockchain ecosystem?

The German Financial Market Authority BaFin has ordered the crypto service provider and operator of bitcoin ATMs KKT UG to stop its business.

Waves established a non-profit association to stimulate global adoption of the DLTs and support the growth of the Waves ecosystem.

Russian blockchain platform Waves is launching Gravity Hub, a blockchain-agnostic protocol resolving the interoperability issue.

The Digital Exchange of the Börse Stuttgart (BSDEX) Germany’s second-largest stock exchange is now open to all users with German residency.

We sat down with Ulrike Huemer, the CIO of Austria’s capital city Vienna, to talk blockchain and to elaborate on its role as part of the Smart City initiative.

Tangem, a manufacturer of ‘smart card’ crypto wallets, has received $15 million in investment from SBI Group.