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Crypto-Focused Finance App Aximetria Wins License From Swiss Regulator
29.7.2019
Aximetria, a firm offering a personal finance app for fiat and cryptocurrencies, has been awarded a financial intermediary license in Switzerland
Facebook Libra Hasn’t Responded to Information Request: Swiss Watchdog
24.7.2019
Facebook hasn't responded to a request by Switzerland’s data privacy regulator for more details on Libra, despite the project being based in Geneva
Swiss Crypto Broker Bitcoin Suisse Applies for Banking and Securities Licenses
17.7.2019
These anticipatory steps have been taking in face of a "maturing" regulatory environment, as the firm plans to expand its crypto-related financial services
PR: Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority Approves Tokenized Real Estate Investment Product
17.7.2019
CROWDLITOKEN AG pioneers and starts distribution of a digital bond – European retail investors benefit as well
For the first time in Europe, the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved the offering prospectus for a tokenised real estate investment product. CROWDLITOKEN AG...
New Cambridge Research Shows That Bitcoin Consumes More Power Than Entire Switzerland
6.7.2019
Cryptocurrencies are high energy consuming assets, and Bitcoin is expectedly the highest consumer. However, the recent research by the University of Cambridge is something bigger than most would have expected. Bitcoin consumes more electricity than the entire nation of Switzerland. As of now,...
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