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World Stablecoin Association Launches in Switzerland
23.7.2020
The World Stablecoin Association aims to unite major global stablecoin projects like Tether and USDC
New PwC and CV VC Report Highlights Blockchain in the Art World
21.7.2020
Swiss blockchain investment firm CV VC and PwC released a report covering top global firms focused on implementing blockchain in art
Former Swiss President Sees the Country Leading in DLT and Technology of the Future
9.7.2020
Former Swiss President and new board member of CV VC talks the unique attitudes towards law that make Switzerland a hub for crypto
ModiHost’s Token Is Live on HitBTC, the Leading European Bitcoin Exchange
9.7.2020
Switzerland, July 9th 2020 – ModiHost, a hotel management system that uses artificial intelligence to deliver personalised experiences to hotel guests, is proud to announce that its token is live for trading on the HitBTC exchange starting from Thursday 9th. HitBTC was founded in the early...
A New Price Valuation Model Says $10,670 Fair Value For Bitcoin
6.7.2020
Seba, a Switzerland based bank, is proposing a Bitcoin valuation model that places its fair value at $10,670. At this price, the model suggests Bitcoin is trading at a significant discount, at just above $9,100. In a blog posting this past Thursday, Seba says the model’s estimate relies...
Swiss Bank InCore Enables Euro On-Ramp for Crypto Exchange Kraken
3.7.2020
The move comes at a time when traders are seeking alternative sources of capital value during an "uncertain macroeconomic climate."
Swiss Government Makes Moves to Encourage Crypto Businesses
1.7.2020
The Swiss government is making key legislative changes to financial laws to improve legal conditions for blockchain businesses
Switzerland Won’t Amend Tax Law in Regard to Blockchain in Near Future
29.6.2020
Switzerland does not need to amend its current tax legislation to cover blockchain-based arrangements, the Federal Council believes
Eidoo Burns 28 Million $EDO in Preparation for Governance Token Upgrade on June 18th
11.6.2020
Switzerland, 11th June 2020. Swiss-based crypto platform Eidoo has today burned almost one third (1/3rd) of the total supply of utility token $EDO as they prepare for its June 18th token upgrade, in collaboration with sister company Provable Things. In one of the largest-scale token burns in...
Ball’s in Their Court: Crypto Custodians Waiting on Regulators to Act
6.6.2020
Crypto custody firms are mostly treated like traditional assets, ignoring the uniqueness of digital assets and its various complexities
Eidoo to Burn 80% of Company’s Token Holdings to Kickstart One of the Biggest Daos in Defi
4.6.2020
Switzerland, 4th June 2020. Swiss-based crypto platform Eidoo is upgrading its native utility token into a governance token that will power a new cross-chain DAO. In a collaborative decision by Eidoo and pTokens, the $EDO token will be upgraded into $PNT later this month so that it can be used...
2 Swiss Banks Launch Cryptocurrency Trading and Custody After Gaining Regulatory Approval
2.6.2020
Switzerland’s financial regulator, FINMA, has approved two Zurich-based banks to offer a range of cryptocurrency services, including trading and custody. Maerki Baumann Bank subsequently announced the launch of its trading platform for major cryptocurrencies while Incore Bank is offering...
The Crypto Enthusiast’s Dream: Top Countries That Tick All the Boxes
30.5.2020
Alongside the internet, cryptocurrencies have made the world a global village. Here is a list of countries that are ideal for crypto enthusiasts to live in
$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