If Berlin managed to embrace digital transformation, what's stopping the rest of Europe?

Seriously. Berlin wasn't exactly known for moving fast on tech adoption. Yet here we are—watching them roll out digital infrastructure that actually works. The lesson? Legacy systems aren't an excuse anymore.

Europe's been dragging its feet on blockchain integration, crypto regulation clarity, and fintech innovation for too long. But when a city with Berlin's bureaucratic reputation can flip the script, that should light a fire under every other capital.

Maybe it's time for Brussels, Paris, and others to stop overthinking and start building. The infrastructure is there. The talent is there. What's missing is urgency.

Berlin just proved digitalization isn't about being Silicon Valley. It's about political will and execution. If they can do it, anyone can.