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Facebook Insists Libra Poses No Threat to Central Banks
Let’s be honest. For central banks that relish their power to unleash quantitative easing and print money at will, Facebook’s Libra is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Facebook Does Not Threaten Central Banks Libra does not threaten central banks’ control over currency creation. дальше »
2019-9-17 14:30 | |
European Countries Step Up Response to Facebook’s Libra
The European Central Bank (ECB) and a number of countries in the region have stepped up their efforts in response to Facebook’s Libra, which has revived a competing ECB project for instant payments. дальше »
2019-9-16 13:30 | |
Facebook Crypto Libra Faces Grilling From 26 Central Banks Today
Facebook is set to go through another round of extreme questioning as it goes ahead with the plans to launch its controversial cryptocurrency Libra. The tech giant will face representatives of twenty-six central banks, including the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB, in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday. дальше »
2019-9-17 11:36 | |
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 | |
Bitcoin used to purchase British painter’s art collection
According to reports, British painter Lincoln Townley has sold 19 paintings for a staggering 490 BTC ($4.97 million) to an undisclosed Singaporean art investor. According to Townley, all the works in his Greed collection were bought through an agent based in Gstaad, Switzerland, a month before they were to go on display at a Saatchi […] The post Bitcoin used to purchase British painter’s art collection appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-9-13 02:46 | |
Facebook requests Swiss FINMA license regulatory pushback
The Libra Association announced that it will pursue a payment system license under the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority’s (FINMA) supervision. The group, which oversees Facebook’s controversial cryptocurrency, chose Switzerland as its main regulator despite scrutiny from U. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:45 | |
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 | |
Facebook’s Libra to follow ‘same risks, same rules’ principle in Switzerland as it aims to become a major financial center
As more and more astronomical objects make their way in the crypto-sphere, Facebook’s Libra is still waiting out to check all the boxes before it hits the market as a ‘global currency’. дальше »
2019-9-12 13:00 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Facebook’s Libra Set to Register as Payment System in Switzerland
Coinspeaker Facebook’s Libra Set to Register as Payment System in SwitzerlandFacebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking a Swiss payment system license, financial watchdog FINMA said, noting the breadth of the planned services would require broad oversight. дальше »
2019-9-11 13:20 | |
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 | |
Facebook Seeks Payments License For Libra as Code Vulnerabilities Surface
Despite escalating regulatory concerns from the governments of the world, Facebook appears to be pressing on with its global bank ambitions. This week the social media giant made moves to seek a payments license for Libra from Switzerland while the US Treasury warned that it would face tough standards. дальше »
2019-9-11 11:31 | |
Libra Association Seeks Swiss Payments License for Facebook’s Crypto
The organization tasked with governing Facebook’s planned stablecoin network has revealed it is applying for a payment system license with Switzerland’s financial watchdog
дальше »2019-9-11 09:47 | |
Libra Association Seeks Swiss Payments License for Stablecoin
The organization tasked with governing Facebook’s planned stablecoin network has revealed it is applying for a payment system license with Switzerland’s financial watchdog
дальше »2019-9-12 09:47 | |
Crypto Finance Group expands into Asia Pacific region
Crypto Finance Group expands into Asia Pacific region - CryptoNinjas Crypto Finance Group, a firm servicing institutional and professional crypto investors, today announced its expansion into the Asia Pacific region following continued growth and recognition in their home markets of Switzerland and Europe. дальше »
2019-9-10 11:36 | |
Crypto Banking Expands With Positive Interest Rates and New Services
Banking, in the traditional sense of the term, has become a financial burden for account holders in regions where the era of subzero interest rates has already set in. European nations like Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Eurozone countries have been in negative territory for some time, and banks there have started passing the burden to […] The post Crypto Banking Expands With Positive Interest Rates and New Services appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-9-9 17:15 | |
How Much Do People Actually Know About Bitcoin Around the World?
Bull runs, futures, institutions, Bakkt; Bitcoin is gaining ground like never before. But how much do everyday people know about Bitcoin around the world? Knowledge About Bitcoin Around the World This summer, I took some time out. дальше »
2019-9-10 17:00 | |
Swiss National Bank President Says Stablecoins Could Hamper Policy
Swiss National Bank President Thomas Jordan says foreign-pegged stablecoins could hamper Switzerland’s monetary policy in some circumstances
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Swiss Central Bank Dreads Scary Foreign Stablecoin Crypto
Switzerland’s central bank is fretting over the possibility of stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies eroding its ability to use its monetary policy tools effectively, further complicating the path for cryptocurrency projects such as Libra. дальше »
2019-9-7 20:17 | |
Швейцария становится флагманом криптовалютной революции
Как писал ранее WHATTONEWS. RU, в конце августа Швейцарская служба по надзору за финансовыми рынками (FINMA) выдала временные лицензии на осуществление банковской деятельности и операций с ценными бумагами компаниям Sygnum и SEBAВ. дальше »
2019-9-4 14:13 | |
French travel site Option Way leaks 100GB worth of customer details
A report published today by security research firm VPNMentor suggests its team found 100GB of unsecured customer data from the French travel booking site Option Way. The database includes details such as names, email IDs, addresses, phone numbers, and travel details. дальше »
2019-9-3 20:37 | |
Крупнейшая сеть супермаркетов в Швейцарии переходит на блокчейн. Через контроль качества — к прибыли
Насчитывающая самое большое число магазинов в Швейцарии сеть супермаркетов Migros объявила о том, что начинает внедрять технологию распределенного реестра TE-FOOD в качестве одного из опорных элементов системы, которая отслеживает «биографию» закупаемых к продаже товаров. дальше »
2019-8-31 14:57 | |
Switzerland’s Largest Retailer To Track Groceries On TE-FOOD Blockchain
If you live in Switzerland, blockchain technology could become part of your next shopping trip. Migros, the largest Swiss retailer, is implementing a “blockchain-based traceability system” to trace fresh ingredients. дальше »
2019-8-30 17:46 | |
Switzerland: FINMA-Licensed Cryptocurrency Bank Eyes Singapore Expansion
Sygnum, a cryptocurrency company that claims to develop an integrated solution that enables its clients to securely issue, store, trade and manage blockchain-based cryptoassets, is seeking for a banking license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to enable it to offer brokerage, tokenization and other crypto-related services to qualified investors in the region, reportsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-29 21:00 | |
Crypto Salaries Gain Regulatory Recognition Around the World
Salaries paid in decentralized digital coins have become a norm across the crypto industry, but there’s really no reason why cryptocurrencies can’t be used for remuneration by businesses in other sectors as well. дальше »
2019-8-29 03:43 | |
Crypto Firm Sygnum Looks To Obtain Singapore Banking License
Earlier this week, Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority granted a banking and securities dealer license to crypto financial service Sygnum. Now, as the business attempts to become a full-fledged bank in Switzerland, it's looking to obtain a banking license in Singapore. дальше »
2019-8-29 23:51 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Switzerland Meeting Does Little To Quell Libra Doubts
Last week, six members from the US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee met with Swiss regulators, including the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner and the Financial Market Supervisory Authority, to discuss Facebook's Libra project. дальше »
2019-8-27 19:31 | |
FINMA Releases KYC, AML Guidelines For Blockchain Payments
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has released updated know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering guidelines, requiring blockchain service providers to conduct KYC checks and notify the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland should they identify suspicious activity on their platforms. дальше »
2019-8-27 19:16 | |
Swiss regulator approves banking license for crypto banks; updated KYC AML rules follow
As crypto businesses have started to make the move into crypto-friendly geographies to avoid risk of shutting down, Switzerland made headlines on the other side of this spectrum by announcing banking licenses to two cryptocurrency-focused banks. дальше »
2019-8-26 16:30 | |
Swiss Regulator Releases AML, KYC Guidance for Blockchain Payments
Switzerland’s financial regulator has released guidance on regulatory requirements for payments on the blockchain
дальше »2019-8-26 13:11 | |
PR: SMART VALOR Lists Bitcoin Cash & Offers Users 5% Cash Back in Crypto
The first Swiss company to operate an integrated cryptocurrency exchange and custody, SMART VALOR, has added Bitcoin Cash to its range of listed tokens. Why does this matter and what’s in it for buyers? The listing of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on SMART VALOR matters, because it is the first fully compliant and licensed exchange launched out of Switzerland and Lichtenstein by a team of crypto pioneers of early Bitcoin days. дальше »
2019-8-26 12:30 | |
After Visiting Switzerland, US Regulators Remain Worried About Facebook’s Libra
Coinspeaker After Visiting Switzerland, US Regulators Remain Worried About Facebook’s LibraFollowing a visit to Switzerland to meet with the country’s financial regulators, United States lawmakers are still concerned over Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency project, Libra. дальше »
2019-8-26 11:09 | |
Satoshi Freeathlon Raises Awareness Through Sport
An upcoming four-day triathlon from Switzerland to Germany is meant to raise awareness around the power of permissionless money. The post Satoshi Freeathlon Raises Awareness Through Sport appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-6 18:57 | |
Swiss Data Protection Agency Expects Libra Info By End Of August
Switzerland's Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) has been tapped by Facebook to oversee Libra and the Libra Association. While Facebook hasn't been the easiest to get in contact with for the FDPIC, the agency expects to have more information on the Libra project by the end of the month. дальше »
2019-8-22 23:47 | |
Facebook’s Libra testnet available now on ZenGo
Social media giant Facebook has been under the spotlight for quite some time, following its entry into the crypto world with its coin Libra. In recent news, six lawmakers from the U. S. are said to visit Switzerland to further discuss the launch of the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-8-19 21:35 | |
Facebook’s Libra to Dominate Discussions during U.S. Lawmakers’ Visit to Switzerland
Coinspeaker Facebook’s Libra to Dominate Discussions during U. S. Lawmakers’ Visit to SwitzerlandThe U. S. House Financial Services Committee delegation plans to visit Switzerland to exchange views about Facebook’s Libra with the Swiss FDPIC Adrian Lobsiger. дальше »
2019-8-20 17:38 | |