DZ Bank offers customers access to Bitcoin and Ethereum
German banks are increasingly embracing cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, while Dutch banks are still cautious. DZ Bank, Germany’s second-largest bank, has announced a partnership with Boerse Stuttgart Digital to give their customers access to digital assets. This partnership will enable about 700 cooperative banks to offer crypto trading and custody solutions. While German institutions are taking these innovative steps, Dutch banks remain cautious for now.
Lenn Sassaman: the mystery man behind Bitcoin?
Last week, we already shared about the new HBO documentary, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery.” Researchers have identified cryptographer Leonard “Lenn” Sassaman as a possible candidate, especially given his involvement in privacy technologies. Sassaman died in 2011 and is buried in a cemetery in Leuven, Belgium. The documentary has generated much interest, but so far Nakamoto’s true identity remains a mystery, despite mounting rumors.
Lawsuit against SEC: Crypto.com fights for crypto rights
Crypto.com has taken legal action against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following a “Wells notice” the company received. In this lawsuit, Crypto.com claims that the SEC exceeded its authority by classifying almost all crypto assets as securities, with the exception of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This approach would be detrimental to the development of the crypto market in the US. Crypto.com calls for clarity on the regulation of crypto assets and stresses the need for fair and transparent regulation within the industry.
