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BIS Chief Banker Criticizes Bitcoin as Inherently Risky, Says BTC Vulnerable to 51% Attack
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager Agustin Carstens has criticized bitcoin saying the asset was inherently risky and “increasingly vulnerable” to a 51% attack. A long time bitcoin (BTC) skeptic, Carstens stressed that only central banks should be issuing digital currencies. дальше »
2021-1-29 09:30
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Swiss Stock Exchange’s Crypto Trading Volume Soars — Hits Record $1.2 Billion
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange has revealed that its crypto trading volume hit a record high of CHF 1. 1 billion ($1. 23 billion) in 2020. The exchange now offers 34 exchange-traded products, allowing investors “access to 100 different crypto products trading on our platform,” said the exchange’s head of markets. дальше »
2021-1-17 06:30
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Swiss Crypto Bank Raises $22 Million for Expansion Growth
Swiss digital asset firm SEBA Bank has revealed that it has raised 20 million Swiss francs ($22.48 million) in its latest round of funding. New Round of Funding Aimed at Expansion SEBA Bank revealed in a press release that the Series B funding had been approved at its extraordinary general meeting. The company did notRead More дальше »
2020-12-24 19:00
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Crypto banks are the sector’s game-changers
Crypto banks offer an integrated solution that is connected to the traditional financial world — which, most importantly, is compliant with regulations. дальше »
2020-12-18 21:16
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Spain: BBVA Bank to Support of Crypto Trading and Custody Is Imminent
According to sources, BBVA, the second-largest bank in Spain–with an estimated $840 billion of assets under management, is planning to offer crypto trading and custody services first in Switzerland as per a CoinDesk report on Dec 7. дальше »
2020-12-9 20:00
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Facebook’s Libra Renamed ‘Diem’ Amid Plans for Stablecoin Launch 2021
Since its announcement in mid-2019, regulators have railed against Libra, arguing that the project could upend global monetary policy control protocols. Indeed, Libra’s emergence likely provided the catalyst for more serious considerations surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). дальше »
2020-12-2 20:30
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Switzerland: Major Russian Bank Gets Crypto Custody Approval from FINMA
Major private-owned Russian bank is going all-in on Bitcoin. Gazprombank Bets Big on Bitcoin In a major bullish development for the wider cryptocurrency market, major private-owned Russian bank Gazprombank recently received the regulatory green light to launch cryptocurrency custody services via its Swiss subsidiary. дальше »
2020-11-1 02:00
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Swiss Blockchain Industry Praises Expanded Regulatory Framework
Stakeholders in Switzerland’s growing blockchain scene are reportedly happy with the regulatory reforms passed by the country’s parliament. Switzerland remains one of the more crypto-friendly nations in the world, with about 900 blockchain startups in operation across the country. дальше »
2020-9-11 21:30
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Swiss Health Insurance Firm Adds Support for Crypto Payments
Atupri Health Insurance has joined forces with Bitcoin Suisse to enable policyholders to make payments in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), according to a press release on August 31, 2020. Swiss Insurance Giant Integrates Cryptos In a bid to give its clients more options and make it easier for them to pay for their healthRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-9-2 19:00
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Major Swiss health insurance company now accepts crypto payments
Policyholders can pay in either Bitcoin or Ether through Bitcoin Suisse.
дальше »2020-9-1 03:49
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Switzerland’s top online retailer completes transaction with digital franc
The first regulated stablecoin in Switzerland is entering e-commerce.
дальше »2020-8-28 16:01
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Investors Move 10% of Their Gold From Hong Kong Amid Financial Censorship Fears
Hong Kong investors are moving their gold offshore as China’s new national security law prompts fears of financial censorship. Some 10% of private holdings have been moved to safer jurisdictions such as Singapore and Switzerland since the beginning of protests in Hong Kong last year. дальше »
2020-8-10 10:30
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Swiss Government-Owned Bank to Offer Bitcoin Lending and Custody Services
Basler Kantonalbank, one of the 24 cantonal banks dedicated to serving the 26 Swiss cantons, has announced plans to start offering its clients bitcoin (BTC) trading and custodial services via its subsidiary, according to a press release on August 3, 2020. дальше »
2020-8-4 15:00
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Government-Owned Swiss Bank Launching Crypto Trading and Custody Services
Basler Kantonalbank (BKB), Switzerland’s eighth-largest bank, is getting into crypto through its subsidiary, Bank Cler. Owned by the Swiss Canton of Basel-City, BKB has total assets of approximately $49 billion. дальше »
2020-8-4 09:45
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Stablecoin Cold Storage Backed by Satoshis – Simba is a New Way of Holding Assets in Switzerland
When it comes to Switzerland, first of all, people have associations with first-class chocolate, delicious cheese, the most precise watches, multi-purpose knives and, of course, a safe place to keep money. дальше »
2020-7-31 11:55
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Swiss exchange lists crypto ETP — the first product of its kind
FiCAS launches actively managed Bitcoin ETP called Bitcoin Capital Active ETP on Switzerland’s SIX... The post Swiss exchange lists crypto ETP — the first product of its kind appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-7-29 15:05
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World Stablecoin Association Launches in Switzerland
The World Stablecoin Association aims to unite major global stablecoin projects like Tether and USDC.
дальше »2020-7-24 20:00
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Swiss Authorities Amend Existing Laws to Foster Crypto Growth
The National Council, which is the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, has unanimously passed a legislative package amending a large chunk of the nation’s existing financial laws in a bid to crush possible legal barriers and enable crypto and blockchain startups to flourish more, according to reports on July 1, 2020. дальше »
2020-7-2 23:00
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Amended Swiss financial laws will benefit security token transfers: Blockchain expert
Professor Rolf H. Weber, Chair of the working group for regulatory issues at the... The post Amended Swiss financial laws will benefit security token transfers: Blockchain expert appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-7-2 15:11
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Eidoo to Burn 80% of Company’s Token Holdings to Kickstart One of the Biggest Daos in Defi
Switzerland, 4th June 2020. Swiss-based crypto platform Eidoo is upgrading its native utility token into a governance token that will power a new cross-chain DAO. In a collaborative decision by Eidoo and pTokens, the $EDO token will be upgraded into $PNT later this month so that it can be used, staked and earn interest within […] The post Eidoo to Burn 80% of Company’s Token Holdings to Kickstart One of the Biggest Daos in Defi appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-6-6 18:00
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Switzerland: FINMA Approves InCore Bank to Carry Out Cryptocurrency Transactions
Swiss financial watchdog, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has given the go-ahead to InCore bank to engage in digital asset transactions, the bank announced recently. FINMA Approves InCore Bank for Cryptocurrency Transactions Swiss regulators continue to make crypto-banking services easily-accessible for customers as according to a recent development, the FINMA has given theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-31 15:00
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Bitcoin Suisse: Users Can Now Trade Gold Against Bitcoin and Ethereum
Swiss crypto financial firm Bitcoin Suisse has added gold, silver, and platinum to its platform, allowing users to trade the precious metals against both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), as well as five other major fiat currencies. дальше »
2020-5-28 05:15
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Bitcoin Suisse Sells 20% Stake to Raise $47 Million: Crypto Valley Broker Aims To Expand Into Banking
Crypto valley firm Bitcoin Suisse has announced plans to sell a 20% stake in the company. The sale is expected to raise 46 million Swiss francs ($47. 38 million). Bitcoin Suisse said it intends to use the money to expand its portfolio to banking services in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, according to local media reports. дальше »
2020-5-9 22:15
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3 Reports Look at North Korea’s Lazarus Group, Iran’s Farhad Exchange, and the Crypto Ponzi Futurenet
On May 4, 2020, the blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis published a three-part series covering a crypto Ponzi scheme, North Korea, and Iran’s use of digital currencies like bitcoin. The company’s research papers discuss the Poland-based crypto Ponzi called Futurenet, a hosting service allegedly tied to North Korea, and how Iran-based exchanges are bypassing OFAC sanctions […] The post 3 Reports Look at North Korea’s Lazarus Group, Iran’s Farhad Exchange, and the Crypto Ponzi Futurenet appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-5-7 01:05
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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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