• Bitcoin Group SE’s banking unit futurum bank lost BaFin tolerance to provide crypto-asset services after its MiCAR license application was rejected.
• The decision risks a disruption to trading on Bitcoin.de, with the group working on a partner-led operating model to restart activity within weeks.
• Customer assets remain held securely by futurum bank pending transfer to an alternative regulated custodian; customer claims remain intact.

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