A simple lesson from the 2018 bearish crypto market: We are better together, argued Ian Simpson of the Crypto Valley Association.
Switzerland to Regulate Blockchain Within Existing Financial Laws
Switzerland’s government plans to accommodate the blockchain sector within existing financial laws, but with a few tweaks.
Swiss Post, Swisscom Developing New Blockchain Platform on Hyperledger
Swiss Post and Swisscom have teamed up to build an infrastructure for blockchain applications on Hyperledger Fabric.
Swiss Regulator’s ‘Relaxed’ Fintech License Covers Blockchain Firms
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has introduced a new “relaxed” fintech license that can apply to blockchain and crypto firms.
Crypto Exchange-Traded Product to Launch on Swiss Stock Exchange
The first ever exchange-traded product tracking multiple cryptocurrencies will start trading next week on Switzerland’s Six stock exchange.
Swiss Finance Watchdog Tells Banks to Treat Crypto Trading As High Risk
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is giving tough guidance to banks wanting to trade in crypto assets, a report indicates.
Crypto Fund Wins License From Swiss Markets Watchdog
Switzerland’s financial markets regulator FINMA has issued an asset management license to a crypto investment fund.
Swiss Stock Exchange to Tokenize Securities In New DLT Platform
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange will build a blockchain-based platform to tokenize traditional securities for further trading and settlement.
Crypto Valley Declares Blockchain Voting Trial a ‘Success’
Zug, home of the “Crypto Valley” in Switzerland, has successfully completed its first test of a blockchain-based voting system.
Swiss City Plans Blockchain Voting Pilot Using Ethereum-Based IDs
The Swiss City of Zug is launching a pilot that will allow residents to vote electronically, with both polling system and IDs based on blockchain.
Move ‘Em Out: ICOs Don’t Seem So Scary Outside the US
A popular event forged during the token boom of 2017 saw discussion about the changing regulatory environment that has resulted.
Lykke Launches Blockchain Accelerator and Venture Capital ‘Spin-Off’
Crypto exchange Lykke has started a combined accelerator and venture firm focused on blockchain ventures with two former IBM and UBS executives.
Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose ‘Incalculable Risks’
Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.
Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator
Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country’s financial regulator, FINMA.
Swiss Finance Regulator to Treat Some ICO Tokens As Securities
Switzerland’s financial regulator has released new guidelines indicating it will treat some initial coin offerings (ICOs) as securities.