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Libra Termed as a Failure by the Swiss Dignitary
28.12.2019
Facebook’s highly anticipated stablecoin project, Libra, has now attracted another controversy with the shocking statement given by the Swiss President and Finance Minister, Ueli Maurer. The statement given by the dignitary read that the Libra project has “failed in its current form,” as...
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
Swiss Government Doubts E-franc Project Validity
14.12.2019
The National Swiss Bank and the government has withdrawn its support to the central bank’s highly anticipated project on the e-Swiss franc, stated the statement released by the finance department of the country on Friday. This shocking statement has created a lot of chaos in the Swiss territory...
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
Swiss Startup Amun Wins Regulatory Approval to Sell Crypto-ETPs to EU Retailers
10.12.2019
Swiss startup Anum has won a regulatory approval to widen its offerings of crypto-based financial products to retail investors in the European Union
Deutsche Bank Strategist Predicts Crypto Could Replace Fiat Money
8.12.2019
Deutsche Bank analysts have made some predictions regarding the future of cryptocurrency. Strategist Jim Reid explained why cryptocurrencies are inevitable and how the existing fiat money system could crumble over the next decade, leading to soaring demand for cryptocurrencies. Also read: Swiss...
SEC Approves Bitcoin Futures Fund
7.12.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an investment fund that will invest in bitcoin futures contracts. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls this move “a bit of progress.” The SEC has also revealed why it decided to approve such a fund. Also read: Swiss Licensed...
Kraken Launches Support for Swiss Franc (CHF)
6.12.2019
Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange in partnership with Liechtenstein-based bank Frick, launches support for Swiss Franc (CHF). From December 6, users can start trading between CHF and Bitcoin and CHF and Ether on Kraken’s platform. Kraken now supports CHF funding! Learn more:https://t.co/n0hyuEv6wA...
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 Launches Physically Backed Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange
3.12.2019
A new bitcoin exchange traded product has just listed on the Swiss stock exchange SIX, and it's physically backed by the underlying crypto
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...
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
Swiss SIX Exchange Lists Tezos ETP With Staking Rewards
14.11.2019
Amun AG has listed a Tezos (XTZ)-based exchange-traded product on the Swiss SIX exchange