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Switzerland: CMTA Introduces New Standards for Digital Assets Custody and Management
Switzerland’s Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA), a not-for-profit and non-governmental association focused on formulating standards for the use of blockchain technology in capital markets, has issued fresh open industry standards for digital assets custody and management. дальше »
2020-5-1 21:00
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Bitgo to Offer Regulated Crypto Custody in Switzerland and Germany
European crypto exchanges, as well as other companies with significant crypto holdings they need to protect, now have another option for cold storing their digital fortune. Bitgo is expanding out of the U. дальше »
2020-2-12 04:30
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Swiss Financial Watchdog Proposes $1,000 Client Identification Threshold for Crypto Transactions
Famous for its favorable business climate that has attracted hundreds of crypto companies, Switzerland is now expanding its financial regulatory framework. Some of the upcoming rules will increase oversight in the blockchain industry in compliance with new international standards regarding operations with digital assets. дальше »
2020-2-8 07:45
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Central Banks to Meet to Discuss Digital Currency Threat
As China storms forward with its digital currency, other countries aren’t sitting idle. The leaders of six major central banks will hold their first meeting in April. Six Central Banks to Meet in April In response to the rising threat from government and corporate-backed digital currencies, central banks from six major global economies announced a coalition last month. дальше »
2020-2-7 15:00
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British Financial Watchdog Approves BCB Group as Authorized Payment Firm
BCB Group, a crypto-focused payment provider for the likes of major global crypto firms like Coinbase, is now officially approved by the FCA
дальше »2020-1-31 22:00
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CV Summit United Blockchain Leaders and Enthusiasts in Davos
If you wanted to talk crypto at Davos, you mostly needed to attend the World Economic Forum’s unofficial side events
дальше »2020-1-26 20:50
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Six Major Central Banks to Collaborate on Digital Currency Research
The central banks of Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, European Union, Sweden and Switzerland and the Bank for International Settlements created a CBDC research group
дальше »2020-1-21 17:14
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SEC's CryptoMom Wants US to Learn From Chinese Digital Innovation
SEC commissioner highlights China’s role as digital currency exemplar and wants to see similar innovation in the U.S.
дальше »2020-1-18 21:20
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Bitcoin Suisse Readies Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Bitcoin Suisse AG, a Zug-based financial intermediary and pioneer in crypto-financial services, is putting preparations in top gear to become a publicly listed firm via an initial public offering (IPO). дальше »
2020-1-8 16:00
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PwC Switzerland Acquires ChainSecurity AG to Boost Blockchain Arm
PwC Switzerland has successfully acquired ChainSecurity AG, a blockchain startup spun out of the ICE center, ETH Zurich – one of the top research labs in the blockchain security space, reports Investment Europe, January 6, 2020. дальше »
2020-1-7 00:00
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Bitcoin-Friendly Bank SEBA Expands to Nine More Countries
SEBA Bank AG, a Swiss-based, lender licensed by the nation’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to offer a range of traditional banking services as well as cryptoassets products to its clients, has now expanded its operations to nine new jurisdictions including Italy, Germany, and Singapore, among others, according to reports on December 12, 2019. дальше »
2019-12-12 13:43
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Swiss Cryptocurrency Firm bags License to Offer E.U. Residents Bitcoin ETPs
Amun AG, a Switzerland-based technology firm listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, has secured a license from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA). The license enables Amun AG to offer its bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins-powered exchange-traded products (ETPs) to investors in the European Union (EU), according to reports on December 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-12-10 18:00
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Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange Adds Support For the Swiss Franc
Kraken crypto exchange is adding support for its latest fiat asset, the Swiss franc
дальше »2019-12-6 07:00
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Blockchain Supported by Swiss Government With Proposed Federal Legal Reforms
The Swiss Federal Council looks set to implement various reforms to provide greater legal certainty to the blockchain industry. If approved by parliament next year, the proposals would make Switzerland among the most forward-thinking governments in the world in terms of the adoption of distributed ledger technology. дальше »
2019-11-27 16:28
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ShapeShift Cryptocurrency Exchange Launches FOX Token for New Trading Scheme
ShapeShift cryptocurrency exchange has launched FOX tokens that allow holders to trade on the platform with no fees
дальше »2019-11-21 21:38
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Deutsche Boerse, Swisscom Settle Securities with Corda and Hyperledger
Deutsche Boerse and Swisscom successfully exchange securities tokens against cash tokens using Corda and Hyperledger
дальше »2019-11-20 16:14
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Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 in Review
From Cointelegraph auf Deutsch: This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from the German-speaking world
дальше »2019-11-4 01:57
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Is Crypto Summer Back in Switzerland?
While the world is recovering from the so-called “crypto winter,” Switzerland is happy to be back to summer
дальше »2019-10-28 21:00
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Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Oct. 13–19 in Review
This week’s selected cryptocurrency news from the German-speaking world, courtesy of Cointelegraph auf Deutsch
дальше »2019-10-21 02:28
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Bitcoin Startup Takes to the Swiss Streets With Tram-Side BTC Marketing Effort
Footage posted by a Swiss crypto startup earlier today shows a tram emblazoned with the word “Bitcoin” and the firm’s branding travelling through the Zurich streets. The company behind the marketing campaign offers a range of crypto financial services including custody, trading, and lending. дальше »
2019-10-19 01:00
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Coinshares, Blockchain Launch DGLD Gold Token as a Bitcoin Sidechain
A consortium of companies launched a gold-backed token on the Bitcoin blockchain
дальше »2019-10-16 12:27
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Binance CEO Eyes BNB Prospects After ETP Launch on SIX
Switzerland’s main stock exchange SIX has chosen to increase its cryptocurrency portfolio by trading a product based solely on Binance Coin. Binance Coin ETP Goes Live On SIX In a blog post issued on October 15, Binance Coin’s issuer, cryptocurrency exchange Binance confirmed it was launching a dedicated exchange-traded product (ETP) on SIX. дальше »
2019-10-15 11:33
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“Use Bitcoin”: Swiss Government Narcs on 3.1M Foreign Bank Accounts
The Swiss government shares info on 3. 1 million foreign Swiss bank accounts with 75 partner states. Handelszeitung, a German-language Swiss weekly newspaper, reported Monday that the financial surveillance comprises some 7,500 financial institutions in the country, including banks, trusts and insurance companies. дальше »
2019-10-8 20:00
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Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Sept. 30 – Oct. 5 in Review
From Cointelegraph auf Deutsch: This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from the German-speaking world
дальше »2019-10-6 02:10
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Facebook’s Libra Backers Fear It Could Taint Their Image Among Regulators
$10M Libra node operators unsure about signing up: sources
дальше »2019-10-2 10:39
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Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Sept. 22–28 in Review
From Cointelegraph auf Deutsch: This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news
дальше »2019-9-29 23:55
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Swiss Banks Team With Fintechs to Enter the Crypto Space
Multiple joint projects between banks and crypto companies based in Switzerland now offer customers the opportunity to invest in digital assets and take advantage of banking services related to cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-9-25 13:00
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Switzerland’s SIX Exchange pushes back its blockchain-powered digital exchange project
Switzerland’s SIX Exchange is in the news after it announced that it will be postponing the launch of its much-awaited project – a fully regulated crypto-trading platform for its users, known as SIX Digital Exchange (SDX). дальше »
2019-9-24 19:30
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Crypto Isn’t Sound Money, Says Swiss Central Bank Official
Swiss central bank official Thomas Jordan says crypto isn’t sound money but stablecoins have the potential to see widespread adoption. Crypto Won’t See Mainstream Adoption Speaking during a recent event at the University of Basel, Jordan — chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), argued against the value proposition of crypto as currencies. дальше »
2019-9-19 17:00
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Arab Bank Switzerland becomes the latest institution to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum brokerage services
Arab Bank Switzerland joined the growing list of commercial banks to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum to its clients. The bank has partnered with blockchain technology company, Taurus, to help it set up and facilitate crypto-services, reported Swissinfo. дальше »
2019-9-19 12:04
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Central Banks to Meet With Libra Founders in Switzerland on Monday
A forum of central banks will meet with Libra on Monday to assess the purported financial stability risks of the project
дальше »2019-9-16 22:40
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France To Block Libra But FINMA Eager For Regulation
Fresh reports have revealed that France wants to block Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in Europe. Meanwhile, financial regulators in Switzerland say they are open to international cooperation in the creation of a regulatory framework for the proposed cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-9-12 14:30
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Facebook’s Libra Seeks Swiss Payment System License
Facebook’s Project Libra has applied for a payment system license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). FINMA says Libra’s service offerings will, however, require a broader oversight that would include operational risks, liquidity and more, according to a Reuters report on September 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-12 09:00
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Swiss Regulator Issues Guidance on Libra and Stablecoins
According to a notification issued by FINMA, the regulator has confirmed that stablecoins will be treated just like any other blockchain-based token in Switzerland, September 11, 2019. The Libra Association requested FINMA to disclose how the network would be treated, and the regulator has stated that Libra will be classified as financial infrastructure. дальше »
2019-9-12 23:00
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Facebook's Crypto Libra Isn't Getting Away With Measly Swiss Payments License
Switzerland’s financial regulator has indicated that Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra will be required to meet additional requirements besides getting a payment system license prior to starting operations. дальше »
2019-9-12 18:01
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Switzerland’s FINMA clarifies its stand on stablecoins soon after Facebook’s Libra pursues a payment license
On 2 May 2019, Facebook had registered a new company, Libra Networks, in Geneva, a step that turned out to be the company’s first move into the blockchain space. Recently, The Libra Association, the non-profit organization behind Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project, announced that it is pursuing a payment system licence from the Swiss Financial Market […] The post Switzerland’s FINMA clarifies its stand on stablecoins soon after Facebook’s Libra pursues a payment license appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-9-11 13:00
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Telegram’s TON Crypto Token to Be Listed on Crypto Exchange Blackmoon
Blackmoon exchange to list the Gram token via a partnership with a crypto custodian that claims its clients were among the largest investors in Telegram’s ICO
дальше »2019-9-11 14:52
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Switzerland Central Bank Discusses Libra Cryptocurrency with Regulators
Switzerland National Bank’s (SNB) Vice Chairman, Fritz Zurbruegg has revealed that the apex bank is currently holding serious talks with relevant authorities across the globe concerning Facebook’s global cryptocurrency project, Libra, according to a Reuters report on August 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-28 19:00
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Swiss Regulators Award First Banking Licenses to Blockchain Banks
FINMA, Switzerland’s financial regulatory body, recently awarded its first banking and securities dealers’ licenses to two Swiss blockchain banks, according to a report by Finews on August 26, 2019. The license comes after the regulatory body released a guideline regarding cryptocurrency and blockchain in the country. дальше »
2019-8-28 12:15
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Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached
One of the major problems for businesses in the cryptocurrency industry is finding a bank that agrees to work with them and connect them to the traditional fiat financial system. The financial regulator in Switzerland has just made this easier by licensing two companies to serve as tailored banks for the industry and further open […] The post Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:00
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Swiss Regulator Issues Guidance for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
FINMA, the financial market regulator in Switzerland, has released a guide in line with FATF rules in order to target KYC/AML compliance for blockchain payments companies and cryptocurrencies. Any party that transacts in cryptocurrencies or transmits money over the blockchain is liable to comply with existing money laundering regulation in Switzerland, August 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-27 01:00
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Swiss Regulator Grants First-Ever Banking Licenses to 2 Blockchain Firms
By CCN Markets: Blockchain projects around the world have been seeking approval, or for that matter, concrete guidance, from regulators such as FINMA for the last several years. FINMA, the Swiss financial regulatory watchdog, has approved two requests for banking licenses. дальше »
2019-8-27 22:30
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Swiss Crypto Banks Receive Licenses From Financial Regulator
Two Swiss banks have received a banking and securities dealer licence from the Financial Market Supervisory Authority
дальше »2019-8-27 19:54
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Billionaire to Launch First Ever Cannabis-Pegged Stablecoin
Greek billionaire Alkiviades David has reportedly created the world’s first stablecoin pegged to the price of legal cannabis. Swissx Bank of Cannabis Issues SWX Stablecoin As a press release confirmed July 25, the so-called Swissx Bank of Cannabis (SBC), headquartered in the Swiss city of Gstaad, aims to provide the legal cannabis industry with a secondary market. дальше »
2019-7-26 13:00
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Swiss Data Commissioner Awaiting Information Request Response from Facebook’s Libra Project
The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) is still awaiting additional requested information from Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra reports Reuters, July 23, 2019. This Time, It’s The Swiss Libra is Facebook’s endeavor into the cryptocurrency industry, which it announced just over a month ago, has been subject to mountains of scrutiny and debate,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:00
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Crypto-friendly Switzerland Outclasses U.S. as Facebook Libra’s Regulator
Switzerland crypto laws have appealed to blockchain enthusiasts for years. Facebook’s head of blockchain, David Marcus, is no exception. He released a statement announcing that he expects the new coin to be governed by Swiss law. дальше »
2019-7-22 10:26
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Crypto-friendly Switzerland Outclasses U.S. as Facebook Libra's Regulator
Switzerland crypto laws have appealed to blockchain enthusiasts for years. Facebook’s head of blockchain, David Marcus, is no exception. He released a statement announcing that he expects the new coin to be governed by Swiss law. дальше »
2019-7-22 10:26
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Bitcoin Suisse Joins Crypto Companies Looking To Become Swiss Banks
Bitcoin Suisse, the Switzerland-based cryptocurrency broker, has taken the first steps to becoming a bonafide bank, the company has revealed. Bitcoin Suisse Applies For Banking, Securities License In a press release issued on July 16, Bitcoin Suisse, which already offers various crypto-focused financial services, also committed to using the Swiss regulatory system for its future expansion. дальше »
2019-7-19 19:00
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French Regulators Set to Approve Bitcoin-Linked Firms
France’s financial watchdog, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has announced plans to implement a new set of rules that will govern bitcoin and crypto-based businesses in the region. The regulation is expected to go live later this month, and it takes care of essential pain points like consumer protection, tax remittance and capital requirements, reportsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-18 09:00
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Bitcoin Suisse Applies for Banking License with Swiss Regulators
In a bid to expand its crypto product offerings and strengthen its position as a global provider of crypto-based financial services, Bitcoin Suisse AG has applied for a banking license with the Swiss Financial Markets Supervision Authority (FINMA), according to a press release on July 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-17 13:00
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