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Foin Token Scheme Locks Up Investors’ Money and Pumps Price
30.12.2019
Cointelegraph has conducted an investigation into the Foin project, which has delayed unlocking user funds as the token price pumps on an Estonian exchanges
Facebook’s Libra Has Failed in Current Form, Says Swiss President
28.12.2019
According to Switzerland’s president the assets backing Libra need to change for the stablecoin to be approved
New Year 2020 Crypto Shopping Guide for Filthy Rich Hodlers
28.12.2019
The New Year is a time for self-development as well as splashing the cash. Here’s how you can spend like royalty in Europe
The Country With Europe’s Highest Interest Rate Has Cut It 5 Times This Year
14.12.2019
Around half of European countries, over 20, now have 0% interest rates and a few are already in negative territory. Ukraine, which has the highest benchmark interest rate on the continent, has just reduced it again, for the fifth time this year. The race between central banks to cut rates, when...
Swiss Government Quashes ‘E-Franc,’ Says Current Risks Outweigh Benefits
13.12.2019
The Swiss government has quashed the idea of offering a digital currency, saying it currently presents more problems than opportunities
‘New Risks’: Swiss Government Skeptical on Central Bank Digital Currency
13.12.2019
A digital Swiss franc would do more harm than good and bring financial risks, according to the nation's government
Regulated Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Expands Services to 9 New Countries
12.12.2019
Swiss crypto bank SEBA has rolled out its services to clients across Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.K., Italy, Germany, France, Austria, Portugal
Sweden’s Financial Authority Approves Swiss Crypto ETP Provider Amun
11.12.2019
On December 10, Switzerland-based firm Amun AG announced the company’s base prospectus has been approved by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA). The ETP provider said it has extensive plans to expand its digital asset ETPs throughout Europe, while Sweden shows “strong...
Blockchain Makes Money Laundering Risks Greater, Says Swiss Regulator
11.12.2019
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority warned that blockchain exacerbates the country’s money laundering risks
Crypto Gains New EU Stronghold as Sweden Approves Swiss ETP Startup
10.12.2019
Swiss crypto firm gets approval from Swedish authorities to offer its exchange-traded products to investors in the EU
Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange Adds Support For the Swiss Franc
6.12.2019
Kraken crypto exchange is adding support for its latest fiat asset, the Swiss franc
Wisdomtree’s Physically Backed Bitcoin ETP Goes Live on SIX Stock Exchange
3.12.2019
New York-based ETF provider Wisdomtree has launched a physically backed bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) on Switzerland’s SIX stock exchange. According to Wisdomtree, the new product is not cash-settled like most ETPs traded on the SIX exchange as the BTCW investment product will...
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lists Physically-Backed Bitcoin ETP
3.12.2019
Nasdaq-listed asset manager WisdomTree has launched a physically-backed Bitcoin exchange-traded product on Switzerland's main stock exchange
Swiss Licensed Crypto Bank Expanding Into 9 Markets
1.12.2019
A fully operational crypto-focused bank based in Switzerland is expanding into nine other markets. With a banking and securities dealer license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, its services include crypto custody, trading, and asset management. The bank has launched...
Crypto Goes Mainstream with TV Ads and More in France, Switzerland
29.11.2019
Cryptocurrencies are getting mainstream media coverage in Europe – with France’s biggest TV network airing Bitcoin (BTC)-related advertisement, and a Swiss newspaper publishing a full-page spread on crypto.
As previously reported, Keplerk last month relaunched a program that allows customers to...
Swiss Government Moves to Remove Legal Barriers for Blockchain Development
27.11.2019
The Swiss Federal Council has adopted a revised proposal to remove legal hurdles still holding up blockchain innovation, and will pass the legislation to the parliament
Swiss Executive Branch Calls for Improved Regulations for Blockchain
27.11.2019
The Swiss Federal Council has adopted a list of proposals for improving blockchain regulations in the country
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Nov. 17-23
23.11.2019
Cointelegraph auf Deutsch presents a weekly digest of developments from the German-speaking world
ShapeShift Cryptocurrency Exchange Launches FOX Token for New Trading Scheme
20.11.2019
ShapeShift cryptocurrency exchange has launched FOX tokens that allow holders to trade on the platform with no fees
Deutsche Boerse, Swisscom Settle Securities with Corda and Hyperledger
19.11.2019
Deutsche Boerse and Swisscom successfully exchange securities tokens against cash tokens using Corda and Hyperledger