Veronika Rinecker

In 2019, Liechtenstein became one of the first countries in the world to adopt specific legislation on crypto and blockchain, namely the Token and Trusted Technology Service Providers Act.

German banks largely neglected the crypto business for a long time, but now a reassessment is taking place.

Right-wing politicians may perceive cryptocurrencies as a way to challenge the existing financial establishment and its perceived biases or control.

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.

NFTs are increasingly being seen as a mainstream marketing tool and a way to experiment with new concepts that bridge the virtual and physical worlds and build new communities.

Experts doubt that single-asset Bitcoin ETFs will come to the EU. Especially when Europe already offers several diversified crypto investment options through ETNs and other options.

The Greens want to abolish a crypto tax exemption in Germany but face significant opposition from their coalition partners.

Regional government initiatives, researchers and industry leaders are paving the way for further metaverse exploration in Germany.

One factor in the way of adoption is blockchain technology’s association with cryptocurrencies.

This pivotal event will shape the political direction of the EU for five years, and crypto and blockchain are no exception.