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Swiss lawmakers to study Bitcoin for power grid upgrade
Swiss policymaker Samuel Kullmann garnered a sweeping majority of votes for a Bitcoin mining study focused on optimizing the local power infrastructure. дальше »
2024-11-29 00:09
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Switzerland regulator warns of rising crypto money laundering risks
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has raised concerns about increasing money laundering risks in the crypto sector. The warning, detailed in FINMA’s 2024 Risk Monitor report, highlights the growing misuse of digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for illicit activities. дальше »
2024-11-20 17:40
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Memecoin revival drives Solana DEX Raydium past Tether in fees
Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Raydium has outperformed stablecoin giant Tether in daily fee generation. According to data from DeFiLlama, Raydium generated over $15 million in fees in the last 24 hours, surpassing Tether’s $13 million during the same period. дальше »
2024-11-20 17:10
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Ethereum falls to 4-year low against Bitcoin as BTC breaks above $94k
Ethereum’s value against Bitcoin has reached a four-year low as Bitcoin’s price surpasses $94,000. The ETH/BTC trading pair fell to 0. 03302 BTC, marking a significant decline from mid-2023 levels above 0. дальше »
2024-11-20 16:39
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Switzerland’s FINMA warns of money laundering risks with crypto
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has warned about the risks of money laundering associated with cryptocurrencies. In its 2024 Risk Monitor report, the regulator noted that cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, are increasingly used for cyberattacks, payments for illegal dark web activities,… дальше »
2024-11-20 13:46
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Swiss digital bank Sygnum says nearly 60% of institutional investors bet long on crypto
With a focus on crypto’s long-term upside, Sygnum Bank finds institutional investors prioritizing exposure to web3 assets amid global economic uncertainty. High-net-worth investors are showing growing confidence in crypto’s long-term potential, driven by portfolio diversification needs and macroeconomic hedging. According… дальше »
2024-11-15 13:16
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APT soars 20% as Bitwise rolls out Aptos staking ETP on Swiss exchange
Bitwise has launched the world’s first Aptos Staking exchange-traded product, offering staking rewards of approximately 4. 7% net of fees. Aptos (APT) soared 20% to $12. 9 on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after U. дальше »
2024-11-12 13:20
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Bitcoin remains ‘niche phenomenon,’ Swiss central bank says
Despite the substantial growth of crypto prices in recent years, Switzerland remains wary of virtual currencies, said Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel. The Swiss National Bank remains cautious about crypto as Chairman Martin Schlegel stressed on Thursday, Nov. 7,… дальше »
2024-11-8 11:29
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Swiss city Lugano issues third blockchain bond: report
The Swiss city of Lugano has issued its third bond using blockchain technology. The bond is valued at $139 million and has dual listings on the digital exchange and traditional exchange. According to a Global Government Fintech report on Nov.… дальше »
2024-11-7 16:49
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Swiss bank UBS tests blockchain for cross-border payments with digital cash
UBS has successfully piloted its blockchain-based payment system to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transactions. Multinational investment giant UBS has completed a pilot of its blockchain-based payment system dubbed “UBS Digital Cash,” aimed at improving the efficiency of cross-border transactions.… дальше »
2024-11-7 15:14
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Token launch in 2024 in Europe: A compliance checklist | Opinion
Launching a token: From understanding how tokens are classified to ensuring proper KYC/AML compliance. дальше »
2024-10-24 13:44
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FCA-Regulated Crypto Trading Firm Portofino Technologies Sees Staff Exodus
The firing of the firm’s co-founder and its CFO in July triggered a wave of departures. дальше »
2024-10-24 12:13
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Matrixport acquires Crypto Finance AG unit in all-cash deal
Singapore-based crypto financial services platform Matrixport has bought the asset management unit of Crypto Finance AG. On Sept. 30, Matrixport announced in a press release that they have completed an all-cash acquisition of the Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management, the… дальше »
2024-9-30 11:23
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Fidelity spearheads $186 million surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows, Ethereum ETFs face $15 million outflow
Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $186. 8 million on Sept. 17, up from $12. 8 million the previous day. Fidelity led with $56. 6 million, followed by Bitwise and Ark at $45. 4 million and $42. дальше »
2024-9-18 14:51
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Swiss SIX stock exchange explores setting up crypto arm in Europe
The Swiss stock exchange is considering launching a crypto trading platform in Europe, aiming to attract traditional investors by leveraging Switzerland’s crypto-friendly laws. The Swiss stock exchange operator, SIX Group, is considering establishing a new platform in Europe for crypto… дальше »
2024-9-18 13:07
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BitGo approved as crypto custodian for Swiss SIX exchange
BitGo has secured approval as a custodian under the SIX Exchange Regulation Crypto-Asset Rule, further expanding its presence in the European crypto market. The company can now provide regulated custodial services in compliance with Swiss financial regulations, per a company… дальше »
2024-9-6 19:20
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Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB) rolls out Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services
Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB), Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank, has entered the cryptocurrency market, offering trading and custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum. ZKB’s new service, part of its digital platform, is designed to cater to both retail and institutional clients. дальше »
2024-9-5 16:50
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Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank ZKB launches crypto services
Zurich Cantonal Bank, Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank, has launched crypto trading and custody services, expanding its financial offerings. Zurich Cantonal Bank, Switzerland‘s fourth-largest bank, has officially entered the crypto market, offering its clients the ability to trade and store Bitcoin (BTC)… дальше »
2024-9-5 15:01
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NEAR announces new protocol to help developers create multi-chain dapps
NEAR Foundation has launched a new protocol designed to simplify the development of decentralized applications across multiple blockchains. The NEAR Foundation, a Switzerland-based non-profit organization, has announced the mainnet release of Chain Signatures, a new protocol designed to simplify the… дальше »
2024-8-9 17:29
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Swiss financial watchdog FINMA rolls out guidance for stablecoin issuers
Swiss regulator FINMA has published guidance on stablecoin issuers, urging them to verify the identity of all persons holding digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has published new guidance addressing the risks and challenges… дальше »
2024-7-27 13:14
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Nuant launches real-time tool to monitor crypto portfolios
Data intelligence provider Nuant is rolling out a tool to monitor crypto portfolios, enabling users to follow and execute trading strategies in real-time. Crypto data intelligence provider Nuant has announced the launch of its new product, which enables investors to… дальше »
2024-7-10 18:38
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UAE’s neobank Zand Bank teams up with Taurus to offer crypto services
Duba-based digital bank Zand has signed a strategic partnership with Swiss crypto management platform Taurus to offer digital asset services. Swiss crypto management firm Taurus is now a “strategic partner” for Dubai-based digital bank Zand Bank as the financial lender… дальше »
2024-7-4 15:49
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Bitcoin-powered Core DAO debuts its own ETP on Sweden’s stock exchange
DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary Valour has unveiled the first exchange-traded product for Core DAO, a Bitcoin scaling solution. Switzerland-based financial firm Valour has introduced its first exchange-traded product (ETP) for Core DAO (CORE), a Bitcoin-powered layer-1 solution integrating proof-of-work and delegated… дальше »
2024-6-29 15:47
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Swiss central bank extends CBDC pilot until 2026
The Swiss National Bank moves forward with its digital franc pilot, extending it by at least two more years. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has decided to extend its pilot program for issuing a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC)… дальше »
2024-6-21 14:01
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Swiss Regulator Shutters Crypto-Linked FlowBank, Begins Bankruptcy Process
FINMA announced Thursday that FlowBank’s minimum capital requirements were found to have been “significantly and seriously breached.” дальше »
2024-6-14 18:02
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BitRam Artwork Auction 11-13th June
Made in 2024 1/3 re-paint auctioned via Scarce City on June 11-13th 2024 дальше »
2024-6-13 14:38
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NiceHash to debut first Bitcoin conference in Maribor, spotlighting Slovenia as a crypto hub
NiceHash, the leading hashrate marketplace, is set to inaugurate the first-ever Bitcoin-focused conference in Maribor, Slovenia. Dubbed NiceHashX, this event is styled as the “Bitcoin Conference on the Sunny Side of the Alps” and will be held over two days on November 8 and 9, 2024. дальше »
2024-5-14 16:22
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Swiss central bank sees no need for public CBDC as risks outweigh benefits
Swiss National Bank Chair Thomas Jordan says public central bank digital currency is unnecessary, suggests focusing on interbank trials. Switzerland is unlikely to introduce a public central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the near future, as risks associated with the… дальше »
2024-4-10 13:22
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Swiss central bank sees no need for public CBDC as risks outweign benefits
Swiss National Bank Chair Thomas Jordan says public central bank digital currency is unnecessary, suggests focusing on interbank trials. Switzerland is unlikely to introduce a public central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the near future, as risks associated with the… дальше »
2024-4-9 13:22
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Sygnum Tokenizes $50M of Fidelity International Fund as Matter Labs Moves Reserves to Blockchain
The move was part of zkSync developer Matter Labs' long-term goal to move its treasury reserves to a blockchain. дальше »
2024-3-19 19:39
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Swiss prosecutors raid crypto hedge fund Tyr over its exposure to FTX
Raided by a Swiss prosecutor, Tyr Capital Partners is facing accusations of criminal mismanagement due to its ties to FTX. The Switzerland-based crypto hedge fund, Tyr Capital Partners, came under scrutiny in August 2023 after investors raised concerns about its… дальше »
2024-2-21 10:50
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Pando Asset officially files for spot Bitcoin ETF with the SEC
Swiss asset manager Pando Asset seeks SEC approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF, a step towards integrating crypto into mainstream finance. дальше »
2023-11-30 00:04
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Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Wins Hong Kong License
The bank's Hong Kong unit can now deal in and distribute securities, including virtual assets-related products. дальше »
2023-11-8 15:47
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Switzerland to launch CBDC pilot on SIX Digital Exchange
The Swiss National Bank (SNB), has announced a pilot program for a CBDC in collaboration with six commercial banks дальше »
2023-11-3 12:36
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SGKB announces partnership with SEBA Bank to offer digital asset custody, brokerage services
According to a Nov. 2 post on X, SEBA Bank has announced a new partnership with St. Galler Kantonalbank (SGKB) to offer users the chance to buy and trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. дальше »
2023-11-2 17:22
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Keyrock, a Belgium-based market maker, approved in Switzerland
Keyrock, a market maker based in Belgium, announced that it received approval from the Swiss Financial Services Standards Association (VQF) дальше »
2023-9-28 23:53
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Crypto exchange SDK adds regional Swiss bank, Hypothekarbank Lenzburg
Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, a regional Swiss bank with over $7 billion in assets, became the sixth Swiss bank to join Six Digital Exchange (SDX) дальше »
2023-9-27 15:02
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Crypto market maker KeyRock secures Swiss regulatory clearance
KeyRock has secured anti-money laundering compliance clearance from the Swiss Financial Services Standards Association (VQF). The startup is expanding its OTC services via new on ramp/off ramp fiat currencies, including GBP and AUD. дальше »
2023-9-26 14:58
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Market Maker KeyRock Secures Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Clearance
The Brussels-based crypto firm joins the likes of BitGo in being approved by standards body VQF. дальше »
2023-9-26 14:00
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Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures Leads $15M Fundraising in Swiss Fintech GenTwo
The firm plans to use the funding to grow internationally and develop the company’s financial engineering platform. дальше »
2023-9-5 12:02
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Crypto Bank Seba Wins In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong
Approval is the first step in acquiring a full license for Seba Hong Kong to deal in crypto or virtual assets-related products and traditional securities дальше »
2023-8-30 11:20
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Exclusive: Sharia-compliant Islamic Coin secures funding from Optic Capital
Islamic Coin is a Sharia-compliant digital money project powered by the HAQQ blockchain. Optic Capital has made an investment of undisclosed amount in the project, whose ISLM token launches on September 1. дальше »
2023-8-22 17:17
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Credit Suisse unveils NFT collection to support women’s football
Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse and the Swiss Football Association (SFA) have collaborated on an NFT collection to support women’s football, featuring 756 digital art portraits of Swiss national team players. дальше »
2023-7-4 16:03
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South African scammers behind Africrypt being investigated in Switzerland
Africrypt founders who defrauded South African retail investors 70,000 BTC in 2021 are being investigated by Swiss authorities for money laundering дальше »
2023-4-23 13:50
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FTX Free to Explore Sale of Europe Arm, Swiss Court Decides
The firm said FTX Europe AG, the holding company of its European business, filed a petition for a Swiss moratorium proceeding, which was granted on Tuesday. дальше »
2023-4-13 16:06
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Crypto firms turn to Swiss banks following Signature, Silvergate collapse
The collapse of Signature Bank and Silvergate Bank, two of the most crypto-friendly lenders in the U.S., has left many cryptocurrency firms in a state of uncertainty and desperation. дальше »
2023-3-22 13:39
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You Can Now Live In This Swiss City Solely On Bitcoin
Lugano, Switzerland makes living on a Bitcoin standard possible with hundreds of merchants that accept BTC. дальше »
2023-1-6 20:19
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Switzerland's financial regulator extends reporting requirements for crypto transactions
FINMA said it stood by an AML ordinance requiring identity checks for transactions of virtual currencies to cash or “other anonymous means of payment” exceeding 1,000 Swiss francs. дальше »
2022-11-3 01:15
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McDonald Set To Accept Payments In Tether And Bitcoin In Lugana, Switzerland
The American multinational fast food chain McDonald’s has started accepting payments in Bitcoin and Tether in Switzerland’s city of Lugana, populated by around 63,000 people. The announcement comes in a tweet by Bitcoin magazine on October 3. дальше »
2022-10-6 03:45
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Japanese Banking Giant Nomura to Launch Crypto-Focused VC Arm
Nomura Holdings, one of the largest investment banks in Japan and the leading member of the Nomura Group, announced the launch of Laser Digital Holdings, a venture capital arm focusing on crypto. Nomura’s move comes after a slew of financial… дальше »
2022-9-22 14:05
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