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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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Crypto-Linked Businesses in Switzerland Demand Banking Access
While the government of crypto-friendly Switzerland have since put in place amenable regulations to govern the region’s blockchain and digital assets ecosystem, traditional financial institutions in the country remain reluctant to service cryptocurrency-related startups. дальше »
2019-6-27 21:00
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Major Insurance Broker Aon Secures Crime Coverage for Crypto Custody Solutions Firm
Major insurance broker Aon will reportedly provide crypto custody solutions provider Metaco with crime insurance coverage via a group of predominantly European insurers
дальше »2019-6-12 12:53
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Facebook Chooses Switzerland To Register Its Blockchain Subsidiary
In further emphasis of its intentions to enter the cryptocurrency space, Facebook has registered a new fintech firm in… The post Facebook Chooses Switzerland To Register Its Blockchain Subsidiary appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:15
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Facebook Unexpectedly Plants Its Flag in Crypto-Friendly Switzerland
By CCN: Facebook has reportedly set up a fintech company dubbed Libra Networks in Switzerland. The move clearly correlates with the social media giant’s Project Libra. According to Reuters, the focus of the fintech is on the blockchain, payments, data analytics, and investing. дальше »
2019-5-20 02:00
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Facebook Launches Swiss-Based Startup to Develop Its Crypto
The social media heavyweight has recently set up a company in Switzerland to focus on its stablecoin and blockchain-based payment system Citing a Swiss news website, Handelszeitung, Reuters reports that Mark Zuckerberg’s social media has. дальше »
2019-5-19 11:44
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Maltese Crypto Businesses Eyeing Estonia and Swiss
Eman Pulis, the organizer of the Malta Blockchain Summit, has stated that while blockchain, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI)-related businesses are still finding it hard to secure banking services in the nation, Estonia and Swiss are fast attracting these firms, according to a Times of Malta report on May 12, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 09:00
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A Town In Switzerland Uses Blockchain To Trade Solar Energy Between Neighbors
The Swiss city of St. Gallen is now using blockchain technology to trade excess solar energy between residents, marking… The post A Town In Switzerland Uses Blockchain To Trade Solar Energy Between Neighbors appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-8 10:23
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SIX Digital Exchange Plans Native Tokens
In an interview with Finews on May 6, 2019, the Head of Securities and Exchanges at Swiss exchange SIX, Thomas Zeeb, told that tokens may replace stocks and bonds in future and that they were planning to launch their own tokens in order to digitize assets. дальше »
2019-5-7 11:00
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World Economic Forum Teams Up With 100 Logistics Firms, 20 Gov’ts in New DLT Project
The World Economic Forum has teamed up with over 100 global logistics leaders and 20 governments to benefit from blockchain standardization
дальше »2019-5-3 16:43
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Digital assets—why offshore?
The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in recent years, combined with seemingly unlimited potential applications for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies across a range of industries, has led to an unprecedented period of innovation and the emergence of some of the most disruptive technologies in decades. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:36
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French Finance Minister to Propose Uniform Crypto Regulation to EU Partners
France looks determined to push for regulation of cryptocurrencies in Europe as its Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire said on April 15, 2019, that he will urge his European Union partners to set up a uniform crypto regulatory infrastructure, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-4-16 21:00
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Bank Frick Launches BTC-ETH Tracker Along With Partner Bitcoin Suisse
Liechtenstein-based private bank Bank Frick issued an active BTC-ETH tracker along with digital finance firm Bitcoin Suisse
дальше »2019-4-10 22:18
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Top 5 Countries Where Google Searches for Bitcoin Just Tripled
While the mass media warn people not to buy Bitcoin, the number one cryptocurrency just blasted through its 2019 ATH. The number of google searches for Bitcoin is skyrocketing again as well, especially in these five countries. дальше »
2019-4-8 15:00
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Swiss Alps 5-Star Hotel is Switzerland’s First Luxury Hotel to Accept Bitcoin
Switzerland’s five-star hotel The Dolder Grand has announced that guests can now settle their bills in bitcoin or ether. In a tweet, the Zurich-based luxury hotel announced it was the first facility of its kind to accept cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-4-3 13:25
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Netzmedian pulls April Fools’ Day prank; will not pay its employees in Bitcoin
Netzmedian is not paying Bitcoins to its employees. The crypto community, including several prominent media houses, fell for an April Fools’ Day prank after reports surfaced that the Swiss publishing house, Netzmedian, was paying its employees in Bitcoins instead of fiat. дальше »
2019-4-3 02:30
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Bitcoin Adoption: Swiss Publishing Company Ditches Fiat for Cryptocurrency Salary Payments
Netzmedien AG, a Swiss-based publishing house announced on April 1, 2019, that it will no longer pay salaries in fiat, but instead, employees will be paid in bitcoin. With this, Netzmedien AG has become the latest company to adopt the emerging trend of cryptocurrency salary payments, with plans to even include more token options inRead More дальше »
2019-4-2 13:00
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Swiss Media Giant Opts to Pay Salaries in Bitcoin, Boosting Crypto Adoption
A major publishing company located in Switzerland has decided to give up paying its staff in fiat and replace it with salaries in Bitcoin, despite its strong volatility On April 1, a major Swiss publisher. дальше »
2019-4-2 10:15
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Bitcoin Merchant Adoption Stagnates, But Switzerland is Reviving Payment Narrative
In 2017, the store of value narrative surrounding Bitcoin and its astronomical rise to $20,000 solidified the “hodl” meme in retail investors, causing them to spend their crypto less often in fear of missing out on incredible gains. дальше »
2019-3-29 03:01
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New Partnership Purports to Create First Approved Crypto Exchange in Vietnam
A new partnership between a Swiss blockchain firm and a Vietnamese distribution company purports to create the first regulated crypto exchange in Vietnam
дальше »2019-3-28 02:20
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Swiss Regulator FINMA Concludes That Mining Firm Envion’s ICO Was Unlawful
Swiss financial regulator FINMA has finished enforcement proceedings against crypto mining firm Envion, concluding that its ICO was illegal
дальше »2019-3-28 20:52
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Swiss Bitcoin Adoption is Booming: Famous Dolder Hotel Accepts BTC
Cryptocurrency payments are coming to new conspicuous consumer outlets in Switzerland and Italy thanks to a new payment platform from the Crypto Valley startup scene. Bitcoin ‘Back As Medium Of Exchange’ As local Swiss news outlet Finews reported March 27, Bitcoin and Ether payments will come to the five-star Dolder hotel and Autohaus Kessel car dealer in May. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:00
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Swiss Financial Regulator FINMA Proscribes Environ AG’s $90 Million ICO
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) said on March 27, 2019, that Envion AG’s ICO failed to follow the law when it took money from investors during its fundraising. A court in Zug has also opened bankruptcy proceedings against the company over organizational shortcomings. дальше »
2019-3-27 06:00
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Move to Switzerland! The Aftermath of SEC Actions on Crypto Companies
It may have taken its time to get into the gist of the crypto industry, but its all in now. The U. S Securities and Exchanges Commission has always made its presence known. It has warned severally that some cryptos qualify as securities and should abide by the relevant law. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:31
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Swiss Government Set to Apply Federal Law to Domestic DLT Space
In a bid to eliminate regulatory uncertainty and promote innovation as well as investor protection, the Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation paper aimed at making federal law applicable to its distributed ledger technology (DLT) ecosystem, this according to a press release on March 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-24 10:00
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Swiss Startup Lykke Launches 2 New Crypto Indexes
Swiss startup Lykke has launched two new crypto indexes and their associated service tokens, growing its product offering aimed at providing “a simple path to the crypto market,” the company said on Thursday. дальше »
2019-3-24 01:11
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Swiss Federal Council Initiates Blockchain Law Consultation Period
The Swiss Federal Council has started its consultation on the adaptation of federal law for blockchain development
дальше »2019-3-23 17:54
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Switzerland: Federal Assembly Approves Cryptocurrency Regulations Motion
Switzerland’s Federal Assembly on March 20, 2019, passed a motion in favor of adopting the existing cryptocurrency regulation legislation. The motion was supported by 99 assemblymen who voted in its favor and will now move to the upper house of the parliament for final voting. дальше »
2019-3-22 10:00
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Switzerland Moves Forward to Fit Cryptocurrency Into Traditional Regulations
The Federal Assembly of Switzerland has voted in favor of putting cryptocurrency on equal footing as traditional assets. A Hesitant Vote 99 members of the National Council, Switzerland’s lower house of the Federal Assembly, have supported a motion to put forward proposed regulations by liberal public representative Giovanni Merlini. дальше »
2019-3-21 20:00
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Switzerland’s Parliament Approves Motion for Cryptocurrency Regulations
The Swiss Federal Assembly, which handles government legislation, approved on March 20th a motion directing the Federal Council to regulate cryptocurrencies. Switzerland has long been recognized as a leading hub of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, with the Swiss town of Zug internationally referred to as “Crypto Valley. дальше »
2019-3-21 15:52
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Switzerland’s Biggest Online Retailer Starts Accepting Payments in Bitcoin (BTC) and Altcoins
Digitec Galaxus AG, the biggest online retailer in Switzerland, has decided to enter the crypto space and has done so through the main door. In an official press release published on its website a few. дальше »
2019-3-20 20:30
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Why Switzerland’s Biggest Retailer Accepting Bitcoin is Crucial For Adoption
Digitec Galaxus AG, Switzerland’s biggest online retailer with nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue, has integrated various crypto assets including bitcoin as a payment option. The announcement, which was first reported by Watson, a major Swiss publication, was later confirmed by the Digitec team through its official blog. дальше »
2019-3-20 03:35
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Swiss Post’s Cryptographic E-Voting System Allows for Vote Manipulation Claims Research
A trio of researchers has found that the cryptographic e-voting system used by the Swiss Post has a vulnerability that enables authorities to manipulate the outcome of elections in an undetectable manner. дальше »
2019-3-19 00:00
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SIX Swiss Exchange Launches Ethereum-Based Exchange-Traded Product
SIX Swiss Exchange’s Ethereum-based ETP is now trading under ticker AETH, with a management fee of 2.5 percent
дальше »2019-3-5 19:32
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Dukascopy Begins Airdrop of Dukascoin: The First Crypto Ever Created by a Bank
Dukascopy, a Swiss-based online bank and forex broker, has decided to take a step forward in financial services innovation by integrating the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies into the range of services provided to. дальше »
2019-3-2 00:06
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ShapeShift Presents Six-Episode Show Dedicated to Crypto Enthusiasts
Shapeshift, a crypto exchange based in Switzerland, has released a six-episode show about crypto enthusiasts, including its CEO Erik Voorhees
дальше »2019-2-28 21:16
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Swiss Julius Baer ($254B AUM) Private Bank Now Offers Crypto to Its Clients
One of the largest private banks in Switzerland, Julius Baer, is officially providing their clients access to cryptocurrencies through… The post Swiss Julius Baer ($254B AUM) Private Bank Now Offers Crypto to Its Clients appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-28 19:46
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Major Swiss Private Bank Now Offers Crypto to Its Clients
One of the largest private banks in Switzerland, Julius Baer, is officially providing their clients access to cryptocurrencies through… The post Major Swiss Private Bank Now Offers Crypto to Its Clients appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-28 19:46
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Pangea Blockchain Fund Debuts With $22 Million Round Supported by Roger Ver
Pangea Blockchain Fund has debuted its new fund, securing $22 million from key investors, including Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver
дальше »2019-2-28 18:30
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Swiss Stock Exchange: Blockchain Powered Digital Exchange Still on Course
Switzerland’s main stock exchange, the SIX Swiss Exchange, has plans to launch a digital trading platform SDX. The new blockchain-based trading platform will establish a new way of trading once it gets started in the latter half of 2019. дальше »
2019-2-27 06:00
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125-Year-Old Swiss Bank Julius Baer Enters Cryptocurrency Market
Julius Baer, the 125 year-old Swiss private bank, has announced a partnership with cryptocurrency banking startup Seba Crypto AG. The bank did not release details of the agreement, but stressed that it was responding to increasing demand from customers for the capability to store, trade and invest in crypto assets. дальше »
2019-2-27 01:50
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Swiss Bank Julius Baer Launching Crypto Services to Meet ‘Increasing Demand’
The Swiss private bank industry is stepping up its efforts to become a formidable world player in the crypto industry. Now, Julius Baer, one of the largest and oldest Swiss private banks, and SEBA Crypto AG are joining forces to offer their clients a range of digital asset services, in a fully regulated environment. дальше »
2019-2-26 21:00
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The Boom of Swiss Crypto Foundations Has finally Fizzled
Several high-profile scandals and the lack of foresight when it comes to governance have led to the stumble of many Suisse-based cryptocurrency foundations Finews reported on February 18, 2019. Foundations Marked Switzerland’s Economic Climate Foundations, while not the backbone of the Swiss economy, have been an inescapable part of the country’s history. дальше »
2019-2-20 02:00
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You Can Now Buy Bitcoin At The Post Office In Liechtenstein
The national post service of the small European country of Liechtenstein has confirmed it will now offer Bitcoin (BTC) sales as part of its product range. Liechtenstein Post: Bitcoin Exchange ‘No Different From Fiat’ In a press release, Liechtensteinische Post confirmed that as of February 15, anyone could exchange fiat currency for Bitcoin at its branch in the capital Vaduz. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:00
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Current ICO Market Is Bigger Тhan at the Start of 2017, Data Shows
The current initial coin offerings market is larger than it was at the beginning of 2017, despite being smaller than it was in 2018
дальше »2019-2-14 21:59
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Switzerland and Liechtenstein’s Crypto Valley Sees Thriving Blockchain Ecosystem
With 750 companies as of the end of December 2018, Switzerland and Liechtenstein’s Crypto Valley has grown significantly in the past year with 121 new companies being established or a growth of 20% in the number of crypto companies, according to The Crypto Valley’s Top 50 Q1 2019 report released in January. дальше »
2019-2-12 21:56
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