As of August 2026, only a few Volksbanken publicly offer crypto trading through the DZ Bank-operated meinKrypto platform, accessible via the VR Banking App. The service is licensed under EU regulations and allows trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Cardano, but availability depends on each bank's decision to activate it. Fees vary by institution and include commissions plus spreads, with no unified pricing. Customers must use the app, have a German residence, and meet identity verification requirements. Holdings are kept in omnibus wallets by Börse Stuttgart Digital Custody, meaning customers have claims against the custodian rather than direct blockchain ownership. Risks include price volatility, no deposit guarantees, and limited withdrawal options. Investors should check fees, withdrawal policies, and tax implications before trading.
XRP's price rose over 50% in the past week, reaching $1.51, outperforming Bitcoin's 23.6% gain. However, in Germany, XRP gains are tax-free only if held for more than one year. Most investors with real gains bought XRP less than a year ago, meaning t...
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Pendle's USDC vault on the Morpho lending protocol has attracted $50 million from 230 depositors in just about ten days since its launch on August 4, 2026. The vault, curated by Wintermute's Armitage arm, offers depositors a mix of base yield and PEN...
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Bitcoin surged from around $64,000 to nearly $79,500 last week, supported by $2.6 billion in inflows to US spot bitcoin and ether ETFs, the strongest since October 2025. Improved liquidity from US Treasury bond purchases and clearer crypto regulation...
