Germany’s financial regulator orders Coinbase to address ‘business organization’ practices
In effect since Oct. 27, BaFin’s order referred to Coinbase’s Germany arm outsourcing some operations “essential for conducting banking business or providing financial services.”
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In effect since Oct. 27, BaFin’s order referred to Coinbase’s Germany arm outsourcing some operations “essential for conducting banking business or providing financial services.”
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