Germany

In yet another blow to Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), Bafin, the German financial watchdog, has denied the crypto exchange a much-anticipated license that would have allowed it to operate and expand in the country.  Jonas Jiinger, who recently took over as the head of Binance in Germany, was...

As Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, there is a growing debate about the legitimacy of Kyiv's actions against Moscow. The Western allies have expressed mixed responses, with the U.S. opposing counterattacks in Russian cities, while the U.K. and Germany support Ukraine...

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the book, ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad,’ flagged the possibility of a European country going under, potentially the first country to earn this dubious distinction. What Happened: Germany, Europe's largest economy, is staring at the possibility of going bankrupt, Kiyosaki...

The latest iteration of the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model Y, equipped with BYD batteries and manufactured at Gigafactory Berlin, boasts a significantly enhanced charging rate compared to its predecessor. This substantial improvement, marking a milestone for the automaker, is largely due to...

Digital asset investment products have witnessed a net outflow of $32 million in the past week, marking the fifth week in a row of this downward trend, with the total over this period amounting to $232 million (0.7% of total assets under management), according to a report. In its digital asset fund...

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) has decided to broaden the reach of its subscription-based product, Coinbase One, to encompass the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ireland. In an emailed statement to Benzinga, the company said that the product, priced at a...

Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On May 12, 1927, German central banker Hjalmar Schacht restricted margin loans issued for stock market speculation. Where The Market Was: The Dow traded at around 2,632. The S&P 500 did...

EV giant Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) new vehicle registrations in Germany jumped 272.3% year-over-year in the month of April. What Happened: As per data released by Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, Tesla had the most percentage jump in new vehicle registrations among imported...

Germany, over the weekend, shut down its last three remaining nuclear power plants in line with its pre-determined shift towards sustainable energy sources. What Happened: The RWE energy firm, in a statement on Saturday shortly after midnight, confirmed that Europe's biggest economy disconnected...

A 24-hour strike in Germany brought the country to a standstill on Monday, as staff at airports, ports, railways, buses and subways walked out. What Happened: Germany, on Monday, experienced one of its largest strikes in decades amid demands for higher wages to help with the rising cost of living,...

Shares of German financial services giant Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) slumped in premarket trading. What Happened: Deutsche Bank’s stock came under pressure amid the Credit Suisse AG (NYSE: CS) saga but saw a relief rally after the Swiss government brokered a deal for the latter to be bought...

The former president of Russia and a key Vladimir Putin ally threatened Germany with nuclear conflict after the German Justice Minister said the Russian leader would be arrested on the International Criminal Court's warrant if he visited the country. What Happened: Dmitry...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the sovereignty of Germany in relation to the North Sea pipeline explosions that took place last year. What Happened: Putin told Russian television that European leaders have been domineered upon and have lost their sense of sovereignty, reported...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be in the U.S. on Friday to meet U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the Ukraine war. What Happened: The two leaders will hold confidential talks at the White House about the war in Ukraine amid concerns that Xi Jinping may provide lethal aid to Vladimir Putin,...

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) emerged unscathed from Volkswagen AG‘s (OTC: VWAGY) (OTC: VWAPY) Audi‘s request to invalidate its ES8 and ES6 trademarks in Europe. What Happened: A month ago, a German court had ruled in favor of Audi in a lawsuit against Nio. Now, a...