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Bitcoin Exchange BitMEX To Purchase One of Germany’s Oldest Banks

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Leading cryptocurrency trading platform BitMEX has taken steps to acquire the German bank Bankhaus von der Heydt, the company said Tuesday in a statement sent to Tạp chí Bitcoin. A purchase agreement has already been signed but is still awaiting the green light of German regulators.

“BitMEX Group is pursuing the ambitious goal of establishing a one-stop-shop for regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and thus becoming a strong player in Europe – in addition to the Group’s global ambitions.”

The deal was signed by BXM Operations AG, a company founded by BitMEX CEO Alexander Höptner and CFO Stephan Lutz, and Bankhaus von der Heydt’s current owner, Dietrich von Boetticher. Details of the deal have not yet been provided, as the signing parties agreed to not disclose financial information relating to the transaction, which is pending approval by German financial services regulator, BaFin. BitMEX said it expects completion to happen in mid-2022.

“Germany, as the largest economy in Europe, combines an innovative approach to digital assets with strong regulatory oversight and rule of law – making it a prime market for BitMEX’s expansion in Europe,” Lutz said in a statement.

Founded in 1754, Bankhaus von der Heydt is a banking pioneer in Germany, having carried out one of the first securities issuances in the country as early as 1835. In addition to its current business lines around traditional banking, funds, and securitization, the centenary bank offers a range of banking services related to digital assets.

“Thông qua việc kết hợp chuyên môn về tài sản kỹ thuật số được quy định của Bankhaus von der Heydt với sự đổi mới và quy mô tiền điện tử của BitMEX, tôi tin rằng chúng tôi có thể tạo ra một cường quốc về sản phẩm tiền điện tử được quản lý ở trung tâm châu Âu,” Höptner cho biết trong một tuyên bố.

This is not BitMEX’s first move into European markets. The company recently announced Liên kết BitMEX, a Switzerland-based service currently under development that promises 24/7 cryptocurrency brokerage for traders, pro traders, and institutions, joining spot, structured products, and OTC in one place.

Source: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/bitmex-to-purchase-big-german-bank

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