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The Swiss Are Onto Something: Facebook, Libra and the Case for Decentralization
4.7.2019
A recent letter from the U.S. House of Representatives to social media giant Facebook has crypto users speculating feverishly. The implications of the letter, and Calibra CEO David Marcus’ recent response, will inform the future of money not only in America, but worldwide. House Chairwoman...
US Congress Requests Moratorium on Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin
3.7.2019
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services requested that Facebook imposes a moratorium on the development of its stablecoin
SIX Fintech Ventures Buys Stake In Digital ID Outfit PXL Vision
2.7.2019
Over the past half a decade or so, the Fintech industry has grown into a veritable behemoth, and much of the credit must go to the innovators who have worked tirelessly to make it another pillar of the financial industry. In that regard, SIX Fintech Ventures has also been one of the more...
Swiss Crypto Bank Dukascopy to Introduce Its Own Cryptocurrency
28.6.2019
Swiss online bank Dukascopy intends to issue its own Ethereum-based stablecoin
Bitwise to Launch Another Crypto Exchange-Traded Product
27.6.2019
Switzerland’s largest stock exchange SIX to list the fifth crypto ETP developed by Bitwise
Swiss Stock Exchange Asks Central Bank to Issue Stablecoin
26.6.2019
SIX Group, Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, asked the Swiss central bank to issue a stablecoin
Safe Space: A Guide to Special Economic Zones for Crypto, From China to Switzerland
14.6.2019
Learn more about cryptocurrency safe spaces, where fintech ventures are encouraged to delve into crypto and blockchain — from Switzerland to the Philippines
Report: Number of Blockchain Patent Filings Outstrips Other Technologies
13.6.2019
The number of blockchain patent filings far outpaces those for other technologies such as quantum computing, according to a recent report
Crypto Wallet Provider BRD Partners With Wyre to Roll Out US Bank Transfer Support
13.6.2019
Mobile crypto wallet provider BRD has announced a partnership with blockchain infrastructure firm Wyre that will enable U.S. customers to purchase crypto using bank transfers
Exec Who Launched PwC Switzerland’s Blockchain Division to Become CFO at Tezos
12.6.2019
The man who launched a blockchain and cryptocurrency assurance division for PwC in Switzerland is joining Tezos as chief financial officer
Logistics Firm Panalpina Launches Blockchain Pilots in Its Supply Chain
11.6.2019
Switzerland-based Panalpina has began blockchain pilots to improve supply chains in the air and ocean freight industries
Major Insurance Broker Aon Secures Crime Coverage for Crypto Custody Solutions Firm
11.6.2019
Major insurance broker Aon will reportedly provide crypto custody solutions provider Metaco with crime insurance coverage via a group of predominantly European insurers
Think Tank Pushes for Creation of a National Cryptocurrency in Switzerland
5.6.2019
A new report argues for the necessity of a blockchain-based economic model for Switzerland
Think Tank Tells Swiss National Bank to Launch Swiss Franc Token, Embrace DLT
4.6.2019
Switzerland’s national bank should work with big industry players to develop a Swiss franc token, a think tank says
G20 International Watchdog Says Regulators Need Better Crypto Risk Assessments
1.6.2019
The FSB urges regulators to stay on top of risk management policies for the rapidly-changing cryptocurrency space
World’s Second and Fourth Biggest Shipping Firms Join Maersk’s Blockchain Platform
28.5.2019
The world’s second-and fourth-biggest shipping firms, MSC and CMA CGM, have joined the blockchain shipping platform developed by Maersk and IBM
Franck Muller Releases Luxury Watch With Bitcoin Cold Wallet Functionality
26.5.2019
Franck Muller has released a new luxury Swiss watch that functions as a BTC cold wallet
Major Swiss Telecoms Firm Swisscom to Distribute Tokenized Artwork
25.5.2019
Swisscom TV, a television network owned by major Swiss telecommunications firm Swisscom, announced its plans to distribute tokenized artwork
World’s Oldest Watch Manufacturer to Use Blockchain for Tracking Timepieces
24.5.2019
Watch manufacturer Vacheron Constantin will deploy blockchain technology to track its timepieces
Major Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Developing Stablecoin Pegged to the Franc
23.5.2019
Financial service provider SIX is developing a stablecoin pegged to the Swiss franc