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$103M Bailout Denied for Coronavirus-Hit Firms in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’
28.5.2020
The finance director of Switzerland's "Crypto Valley" has been denied a request for extra assistance for blockchain and crypto startups affected by coronavirus funding drought
Bitcoin Suisse: Users Can Now Trade Gold Against Bitcoin and Ethereum
28.5.2020
Swiss crypto financial firm Bitcoin Suisse has added gold, silver, and platinum to its platform, allowing users to trade the precious metals against both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), as well as five other major fiat currencies. The precious metal trades are available for 24/7 trading with...
Swiss Government Rejects $103 Million Bailout for Crypto Companies Battered by Coronavirus
26.5.2020
Switzerland’s government has rejected a 100 million franc ($103 million) bailout for local cryptocurrency companies battered by the coronavirus economy, local media reported. Zug finance director Heinz Taennler requested the special funding package in April. He planned to issue out loans...
Eight Countries That Don’t Tax Your Bitcoin Gains
26.5.2020
As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets...
Switzerland Denies $103 Million of COVID-19 Relief for Crypto Valley
25.5.2020
80% of Zug’s blockchain startups said they won’t make it through this year
Bitcoin Suisse Targets Institutional Clients With Secure Custody, Staking for Tezos
20.5.2020
Major Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse has added custodial support and staking services for Tezos, using its PwC-audited vault storage
Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Joins Swiss Effort to Fund COVID Relief Projects
19.5.2020
Led by Swiss crypto exchange Lykke, a $200,000 initiative to fund tech-driven COVID-19 relief projects has tapped ex-CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo as its advisor
Bitcoin Suisse Sells 20% Stake to Raise $47 Million: Crypto Valley Broker Aims To Expand Into Banking
8.5.2020
Crypto valley firm Bitcoin Suisse has announced plans to sell a 20% stake in the company. The sale is expected to raise 46 million Swiss francs ($47.38 million). Bitcoin Suisse said it intends to use the money to expand its portfolio to banking services in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, according...
Bitcoin Suisse Seeks $50M to Become a Crypto Bank Unicorn
8.5.2020
Bitcoin Suisse is looking for almost $50 million of funding from investors to pursue expansion plans, which include moving into the banking sector
3 Reports Look at North Korea’s Lazarus Group, Iran’s Farhad Exchange, and the Crypto Ponzi Futurenet
7.5.2020
On May 4, 2020, the blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis published a three-part series covering a crypto Ponzi scheme, North Korea, and Iran’s use of digital currencies like bitcoin. The company’s research papers discuss the Poland-based crypto Ponzi called Futurenet, a hosting...
TokenSoft Expands Security Token Services to Europe With New Swiss Entity
6.5.2020
Security token platform TokenSoft is expanding its services to Europe using a new Swiss entity, licensing its software through a local partner
Swiss Association Issues New Common Standards for Crypto Custody
30.4.2020
The Geneva-based Capital Markets and Technology Association moves on from anti-money laundering standards to digital asset custody and management
Digital Asset Firm Taurus Group Raises €10M From Investors Including Banks, Tezos
29.4.2020
Taurus Group is looking to expand its operations after securing Series A funding led by Arab Bank Switzerland
Arab Bank Switzerland Leads Major Series A for Swiss Digital Assets Firm Taurus
29.4.2020
While undisclosed, the amount is reported to be an “8-digit” figure in Swiss francs — implying a $10 million+ investment
Switzerland’s Famed “Crypto Valley” Seeks $103 Million Government Bailout
28.4.2020
Switzerland’s “crypto valley” is asking the government for 100 million Swiss francs ($102.7 million) in funding, local media reported. The once flourishing Swiss cryptocurrency industry is struggling to survive following the withdrawal of private equity investors. About 80% of...
Struggling Swiss Crypto Valley Seeks Gov Aid
26.4.2020
Swiss Crypto Valley is in trouble and is seeking for a 100 million Swiss franc bailout from the government
COVID-19 Takes an Enormous Toll on Swiss 'Crypto Valley'
17.4.2020
COVID-19 may lead to positive change to crypto, according to the President of the Swiss Crypto Valley Association
Crypto Finance AG Raises $14.5M from Big Name Swiss and Asia Pacific Investors
16.4.2020
The Series B was led by prominent Swiss investor Rainer-Marc Frey and major Beijing-based private equity fund Lingfeng Capital
Swiss Crypto Firm Closes $14.5M Series B to Help Secure Brokerage License
16.4.2020
Crypto Finance AG's $14.5 million funding round will go toward international expansion and courting institutional investors
New Wrapped Bitcoin Platform Allows You to Transact in BTC Using Tezos
8.4.2020
On April 8, the Bitcoin Association Switzerland (BAS) announced the launch of a new wrapped bitcoin project called Tzbtc. The token will be used on the Tezos network and each token will be backed 1:1 with BTC. The project is now the fourth tokenized project that leverages BTC on another blockchain....