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Velas increases blockchain grants program to $100M
Blockchain projects with a focus on DeFi, NFTs, gaming and others will be eligible to receive up to $100,000 in funding.
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Crypto Valley's top companies up 680% in value since mid-2020
Switzerland’s Crypto Valley is continuing to grow despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with its top 50 companies increasing in value by more than $200 billion in less than one year. дальше »
2021-3-4 09:00
Swiss Canton of Zug to Start Accepting BTC and ETH for Tax Payments
The Zug cantonal tax office has enabled this crypto adoption using the Bitcoin Suisse Crypto Payments solution, the announcement read. An accompanying video shows how Swiss crypto-enthusiasts can use their BTC or ETH to pay their taxes. дальше »
2021-2-19 22:41
CorionX and Syscoin Join Hands to Drive Stablecoin Adoption, CorionX IEO Enters Third Round
9th October 2020, Zug, Switzerland – The non-profit Corion Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Syscoin Foundation. The foundation partnership is the result of a shared vision to make global access to swift, safe low-cost Open Finance solutions a reality. дальше »
2020-10-9 12:30
Tim Draper’s Venture Studio to Triple-Down on Blockchain Projects With a $25M Fund
At the LA Blockchain Summit, the blockchain and fintech venture studio Draper Goren Holm announced the launch of a $25 million blockchain fund called “Fund 1. ” According to the announcement the money will be used for promising blockchain and fintech startups in Series A and seed investments. дальше »
2020-10-6 20:00
Crypto Tax Payments Coming to the Swiss Canton of Zug
Switzerland’s crypto valley, Zug, is taking another step towards complete virtual currency adoption with plans to begin accepting tax payments in cryptocurrency. Several tax offices around the world have okayed citizens meeting their tax obligations using virtual tokens. дальше »
2020-9-5 13:00
Major Swiss Insurer Adds Bitcoin and Ether Payments
Atupri, a Swiss health insurance provider, said Monday that its 200,000 customers will now be able to make payments using bitcoin and ethereum. The 110-year old firm claims it is the “first” insurer in Switzerland to accept cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-9-2 09:30
Swiss Government Rejects $103 Million Bailout for Crypto Companies Battered by Coronavirus
Switzerland’s government has rejected a 100 million franc ($103 million) bailout for local cryptocurrency companies battered by the coronavirus economy, local media reported. Zug finance director Heinz Taennler requested the special funding package in April. дальше »
2020-5-27 20:01
Switzerland’s Famed “Crypto Valley” Seeks $103 Million Government Bailout
Switzerland’s “crypto valley” is asking the government for 100 million Swiss francs ($102. 7 million) in funding, local media reported. The once flourishing Swiss cryptocurrency industry is struggling to survive following the withdrawal of private equity investors. дальше »
2020-4-29 14:55
Swiss Savers View Cryptocurrencies as Option, Now That Bank Accounts Don’t Save Them From Inflation
Cryptocurrencies are gradually becoming a viable alternative for savers in Switzerland, according to a new poll. The Alpine nation’s crypto-friendly business climate and increasing regulatory clarity makes them a relatively easy addition to investors’ portfolios. дальше »
2020-2-20 04:05
Swiss Resort Town Zermatt Accepts Bitcoin for Government Services
Zermatt, a municipality in Switzerland at the foot of the Matterhorn known for its ski resort, has started accepting bitcoin for government services. The Zermatt town hall now has a point-of-sale solution, installed by Zug-based Bitcoin Suisse, to accept the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-1-31 19:00
Swiss Media Publishes Full-Page Spread Singing Bitcoin’s Praises
Swiss media outlet Handelszeitung has published a full-page spread singing the praises of cryptocurrencies and underlying Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Accompanied by a step-by-step guide to help newbies learn how to buy and properly store the coins, the article is a welcome sign that enthusiasm is strong and adoption is still on the rise despite. дальше »
2019-11-29 05:01
Bitcoin Suisse, Worldline will Fulfil the Swiss Crypto Dream
A new partnership between Bitcoin Suisse and Worldline might result in rampant crypto adoption in Switzerland, as the two aim to enable widespread digital asset payments through PoS and in web-shops. дальше »
2019-11-8 17:30
Major Middle Eastern Bank’s Swiss Subsidiary Offering Bitcoin Services
Arab Bank’s Swiss subsidiary, based in Zug, has announced it will now offer Bitcoin and Ethereum custody and brokerage services. The post Major Middle Eastern Bank’s Swiss Subsidiary Offering Bitcoin Services appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-21 17:07
What Makes a Crypto Valley?
Regulatory arbitrage has been a huge part of the crypto industry since its inception. Whether it be miners moving from China to Canada to escape bans or exchanges opening up shop in Malta, businesses are always on the hunt for the ever-fleeting “Crypto Valley. дальше »
2019-5-28 15:00
Envion AG Liquidated, FINMA to Continue Fighting Illegal ICOs
FINMA, Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority, has found Envion AG guilty of receiving commercial public deposits from a minimum of 37,000 investors in the context of an initial coin offering (ICO). дальше »
2019-3-29 08:00
Switzerland’s Biggest Online Retailer Starts Accepting Bitcoin
In a major milestone for bitcoin adoption, the ‘Amazon’ of Switzerland, Digitec-Galaxus, is now accepting bitcoin and other select cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. ‘We Wanted to Do This for a Long Time’ Swiss customers of Digitec and Galaxus can now pay with bitcoin when shopping online. дальше »
2019-3-19 11:30
Crypto Startups Push Swiss VC Investments to a Record $1.25B
Startups based in Switzerland have attracted a record amount of venture capital in 2018 and companies from the cryptocurrency industry have contributed to the notable increase. Zug, which is home to the country’s Crypto Valley, is among the cantons with the highest growth in investment volume, a new report reveals. дальше »
2019-2-1 03:58
Xapo Transfers Key Operations to Switzerland
Global crypto services provider Xapo is moving major operations from its base in Hong Kong to its office in Switzerland. The company is incorporated in the Asian financial hub but that may also change soon due to the friendlier business environment in the Alpine nation. дальше »
2019-1-22 22:55
Report: Swiss City of Zug Named Fastest Growing Tech Hub in Europe
The city of Zug, home of the Swiss Crypto Valley, has been named the fastest growing technology community in Europe. Zug ranked atop the “State of European Tech” report by London-based global investment firm Atomico last week, on the strength of its year-on-year growth of attendees to tech-related meetup events. дальше »
2018-12-10 22:50
Blockchain-Based E-Voting Proves to Be A Hit in Switzerland: Report
Following the successful blockchain-based e-vote last summer, residents of Zug, Switzerland, are eager to adopt the new voting method more broadly, citing a quicker and easier process than traditional ballots, according to a new study that surveyed those who participated in the e-vote. дальше »
2018-12-4 11:10
Bitcoin Mining Startup Envion Ordered to Close by Swiss Court
A court in Switzerland has ordered the closure of bitcoin mining startup Envion AG over concerns of poor corporate governance. The company raised $100 million in an initial coin offering (ICO) in January, but a succession of boardroom wrangles have led to a breakdown in its corporate structure, bringing operations to a halt. дальше »
2018-11-30 20:20
Cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Product Live on Swiss Stock Exchange Next Week
An exchange-traded product tracking an index of five leading cryptocurrencies reportedly will start trading on Switzerland’s Six stock exchange next week. The product will be available to both retail and institutional investors. дальше »
2018-11-18 09:55
Crypto Exchange-Traded Product Live on Swiss Stock Exchange Next Week
An exchange-traded product tracking an index of five leading cryptocurrencies reportedly will start trading on Switzerland’s Six stock exchange next week. The product will be available to both retail and institutional investors. дальше »
2018-11-18 09:55
Billion-Dollar Startups Flourishing in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’
The top 50 cryptocurrency and blockchain-related companies in Switzerland’s version of Silicon Valley are now worth $44 billion combined, underscoring the steady growth of the Swiss crypto industry. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:50
In Switzerland, Crypto Finance AG Obtains First Ever Cryptocurrency Asset Management License
In what is a first for Switzerland, Crypto Fund, a subsidiary of Crypto Finance AG, recently obtained a cryptocurrency asset management from the country’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). дальше »
2018-10-10 16:00
Former UBS Bankers Raise Funds for Innovative Bank in Zug
On Wednesday, Seba Crypto AG reported that it successfully raised funds to become one of the world’s first regulated banks to allow customers to easily trade dollars and euros with cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-29 16:00
First IOTA, now EOS – ARXUM Becomes Blockchain Agnostic
Bitcoin Press Release – After having integrated the IOTA Tangle in the ARXUM Production Protocol, the second Proof-of-Concept (PoC) has been achieved already. EOS is now successfully implemented in the ARXUM Production Protocol and solidifies ARXUM’s path to become a truly blockchain agnostic solution. дальше »
2018-9-12 13:43
43 Women Nominated for the Board of the Swiss Crypto Valley Association
The Crypto Valley Association in Switzerland has decided to elect two female board members to diversify its male-dominated leadership. The vote scheduled for September 20 has attracted an unexpected number of nominations – 43. дальше »
2018-9-9 15:52
ARUXM has Announced Testing ERC20 Token-Based Production Protocol with IOTA Tangle
Bitcoin Press Release: ARXUM a blockchain company has reported the first working PoC for plugging the IOTA Tangle into the ARXUM Production Protocol. 7th of September 2018, Zug, Switzerland – The PoC starts the execution of the ARXUM Production Protocol with an Ethereum smart contract, consuming the transaction cost through ARXUM’s ERC20 token AX. дальше »
2018-9-7 12:19
ARXUM Forms Strategic Partnership with GLASSLINE
Bitcoin Press Release: Blockchain company ARXUM has formed a strategic partnership with Glassline, a producer of frameless glass architecture to enable the implementation of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-9-5 17:34
Dfinity Raises $102 Million in Investment Round to Disrupt Cloud Space
Dfinity, a distributed ledger technology start-up dubbed the “world computer,” has announced it has raised $102 million in an investment round led by venture capitalist firm Andreessen Horowitz. дальше »
2018-8-30 02:30
Blockchain Platform Streamr is Creating a Network of Tradeable Data in Real-Time
In today’s digital age we give away our personal data without too much thought in exchange for services. Yet since the Facebook controversy surrounding Cambridge Analytica’s misuse of people’s personal data, we are now beginning to question where exactly that valuable information is going. дальше »
2018-8-28 15:57
Particl and Ledger Team Up to Bring Cold Staking to the Nano S
Bitcoin Press Release: Particl (PART) is now supported by Ledger Nano S and Ledger Live. PART was the first Proof of Stake (PoS) coin to offer cold storage staking – or what Particl calls “Cold Staking” – to mainnet last November. дальше »
2018-8-9 15:23
Philippines Building Crypto Valley of Asia
The Philippines government is building Crypto Valley of Asia, a cryptocurrency and fintech hub similar to the one in the canton of Zug, Switzerland. The estate will be built at the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport in partnership with private property developer Northern Star Gaming & Resorts Inc. дальше »
2018-8-9 03:05
UTRUST and AidCoin Unite to Enhance Charitable Giving – Delivering Protected and Transparent Crypto Donations via the Blockchain
Zug, Switzerland: 25th July, 2018 – Blockchain-based payment platform, UTRUST, has today announced a technology integration with AidCoin; the ERC20 for the new era of charitable giving. The partnership will enable UTRUST users to make instant, seamless and secure donations to charities using 23 different cryptocurrencies through AIDChain, via the UTRUST interface. дальше »
2018-7-25 10:58
FINMA Seeks to Stem Exodus of Swiss Cryptocurrency Firms
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has met with representatives of the country’s banking sector in the hopes of stemming a nascent exodus among cryptocurrency companies from Switzerland. дальше »
2018-7-25 22:45
The Fall of Crypto Valley: How Zug Is Losing Appeal to Other Blockchain Hubs
After being touted as a game-changing cryptocurrency-friendly economy, Switzerland faces a potential brain-drain of cryptocurrency projects as local banks refuse to lend services to the sector, contrary to the government’s push. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:00
Switzerland to Ease Regulation for Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Once called “Crypto Nation,” Switzerland has recently been driving away the ecosystem after setting up a more stringent regulatory framework. Having dropped from second place last year to sixth in 2018, in a PwC country ranking of the sum of initial coin offering (ICO) funds raised, the government is attempting to make a U-turn in popularity. дальше »
2018-7-20 22:30
Beyond Crypto Valley – Find out Why Switzerland Is the Blockchain Capital of the World
Switzerland is not just home to Zug's famous crypto valley - it is a veritable blockchain powerhouse. Read more to find out why. The post Beyond Crypto Valley – Find out Why Switzerland Is the Blockchain Capital of the World appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-7-18 15:33
Leading Payments Solution Provider UTRUST Announces Implementation with Global Blockchain DigiByte
Bitcoin Press Release: Leading payments solution platform UTRUST has announced a technology integration with the most secure, most decentralized, scalable and fastest Blockchain: DigiByte. July 8th, 2018, Zug – The integration between UTRUST and DigiByte offers users a secure payments solution through which they can safely use multiple cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-8 19:50
Switzerland Considers Granting Crypto Businesses Access to Banking Services
Crypto companies based in Switzerland may receive access to regular banking services as early as this year. Political will and economic wisdom seem to be in place as some government officials and bankers are already working to resolve a serious issue. дальше »
2018-7-6 05:25
The Daily: Complicated Crypto Purchasing Puts Off US Investors, Analysis Confirms – ICOs Spike
Some potential investors find the process of acquiring cryptocurrencies rather complicated, according to a new survey conducted among US residents. Despite that finding, and other obstacles, another study confirms the recently reported increase in capital raised through coin offerings this year. дальше »
2018-7-4 16:37
Swiss “Crypto Valley” Completes Blockchain Voting Trial
Hailed as a “success” by local officials, the vote was held using a trial digital ID system announced in June of this year. City authorities, who have issued digital identities to residents since 2017, are currently evaluating different applications of blockchain technology for governance. дальше »
2018-7-4 09:58
Zug’s Voting Commissioner Calls Election a success despite low turnout.
The Swiss city of Zug’s first local blockchain-based municipal vote has been successfully completed, the Swiss News Agency reported yesterday, July 2. Zug, also known as Crypto Valley, announced plans to trial a blockchain voting system using the city’s digital ID (eID) system, launched in November 2017, that allows citizens to vote on their mobile дальше »
2018-7-3 18:11
Swiss Finance Director Confident That Full Banking Will Extend to Crypto Companies
Switzerland appears to be moving closer to offering traditional banking services to the large numbers of blockchain companies that have set up there. The finance director of Zug, one of the centres of the nation’s blockchain industry, has spoken optimistically about the market’s future regarding banking. дальше »
2018-7-3 01:00
The Swiss Alps Holds the Key to Storing Crypto Assets for Investors
Swiss Alps: A military-grade bunker has opened its vaults to permit wealthy cryptocurrency investors to securely store their coins. Think of the operation as a sort-of Swiss bank account for digital assets. дальше »
2018-6-27 22:01
Swiss Economy Head Wants Switzerland to Become a Crypto and Blockchain Nation
Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of Switzerland’s Department of Economic Affairs, has said that blockchain technology will undoubtedly penetrate the entire economy of Switzerland and make a global impact that is as big as that of the internet. дальше »
2018-6-24 20:00
Swiss Government Councilor: Blockchain Will ‘Penetrate Our Whole Economy’
One of the seven members of Switzerland’s collective head of state stated that blockchain will someday “penetrate our entire economy,” according to a transcript published by the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research today, June 21. дальше »
2018-6-22 00:56
Swiss Crypto Company Acquires License to Distribute Funds to Investors
Crypto Fund AG has been granted a license to distribute funds on behalf of “qualified investors” in Switzerland. The permission has been issued by the country’s financial market regulator, FINMA. дальше »