🔗 Germany's Digital Revolution in Public Finance
NRW BANK, the state development bank of North Rhine-Westphalia, has issued a €100 million blockchain-based bond, marking one of the largest public sector moves into digital securities in Europe.
📍 Issued on Polygon Blockchain
The two-year bond was issued on the Polygon (POL) blockchain, known for being fast, scalable, and cost-efficient. Polygon is compatible with Ethereum, enabling the use of smart contracts. The bond was registered through Cashlink Technologies, a BaFin-licensed crypto securities registrar in Germany.
📈 Polygon Surges 9% on Real-World Adoption
Polygon (POL/MATIC) jumped over 9% in the past 24 hours, driven by investor interest following NRW BANK’s digital bond issuance. Its low fees, scalability, and Ethereum compatibility continue to attract attention. Analysts see short-term potential up to $0.47 and longer-term targets above $1 by 2027.
📜 Fully Compliant with German and EU Regulations
National Compliance: This bond is the bank’s first issuance under Germany’s Electronic Securities Act (eWpG), which allows securities to be entirely blockchain-native, eliminating the need for paper certificates.
EU-Wide Compliance: The issuance also aligns with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the EU's regulatory framework for digital assets, ensuring transparency, investor protection, and market integrity across borders.
✅ MiCA governs crypto-assets and service providers within the EU
✅ NRW BANK's use of a licensed BaFin registrar (Cashlink) supports MiCA adherence
✅ The bond structure avoids volatile tokens and focuses on regulated financial instruments
🏦 Backed by Major Financial Institutions
Deutsche Bank, DZ BANK, and DekaBank acted as joint lead managers, reinforcing the institutional strength and regulatory reliability of the issuance.
💬 Industry Reactions
> “This is not just a technical milestone; it’s a sign that public financial institutions are now ready to move beyond blockchain pilot projects and integrate these systems at scale,”
— Michael Duttlinger, CEO of Cashlink
🌍 A New Era for Capital Markets
Germany’s leadership in enabling DLT-based securities under the eWpG law, combined with the EU’s MiCA regulation, is setting the stage for broader blockchain adoption in regulated finance.
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