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Openbank launches crypto trading in Germany under MiCA
Openbank, the digital banking arm of Grupo Santander, has introduced cryptocurrency trading for customers in Germany. According to a company press release, the service will allow clients to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Polygon and Cardano directly within their existing accounts, without transferring funds to external platforms. The company said that the launch will also extend to Spain in the coming weeks. The rollout is backed by the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which provides a standardized framework for investor protection across the bloc. Openbank secured its MiCA ... (full story)
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