Bitcoin Group unit futurum bank denied MiCAR license by BaFin

• BaFin rejected futurum bank’s MiCAR license application filed June 27, 2025, ending regulatory tolerance for its crypto-asset services.
• Decision disrupts the future model for bitcoin.de, where trading has largely been paused since June 12, 2026.
• futurum bank plans a partnership with a regulated German institution to restart trading via the revamped bitcoin.de app.
• Customer assets remain held by futurum bank until transfer to an alternative regulated custodian.
• Bitcoin Group is reviewing the decision, with an appeal possible within one month; futurum bank can reapply later.

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