Switzerland

Switzerland

Swiss City of Zug Backs Blockchain Asset Trade Group

The government of the Canton of Zug is supporting a newly launched blockchain trade group

Business  ·  17 October 2017
Europe

ICO Central: Why Switzerland Will Remain Crypto Valley

Switzerland is poised to remain a hotbed of ICO activity, despite regulatory actions. But it should not try to be the only hub, writes Ian Simpson.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
Bitcoin

Swiss Public University Begins Accepting Bitcoin

Switzerland's Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has announced that it will accept bitcoin as payment for student expenses.

Business  ·  6 October 2017
Swisscom

Swiss Telecom Giant Launches New Blockchain Business

A major state-owned telecommunications provider in Switzerland has created a new blockchain business.

Business  ·  20 September 2017
Europe

Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on ‘E-Coin’ Cryptocurrency Scheme

Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2017
Bitcoin

Swiss Town to Accept Tax Payments in Bitcoin

The municipality of Chiasso in Switzerland will start accepting tax payments in bitcoin next year, according to a report.

Business  ·  12 September 2017
Bitcoin

Swiss Bank to Sell Ether and Bitcoin Cash to Customers

A private Swiss bank is expanding a digital asset management service it launched earlier this summer to include new cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  16 August 2017
Regulation

The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations

Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2017
Banking

Swiss Bank Launches Bitcoin Asset Management Service

A private bank in Switzerland is offering its clients management services for their bitcoin holdings.

Business  ·  12 July 2017
Europe

Swiss Government Says It’s ‘Swiftly’ Developing Digital Currency Rules

Switzerland’s government said today that it is "swiftly" moving toward a legal designation of digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2017
ConsenSys

Swiss City Announces Plan to Verify IDs Using Ethereum

A Swiss city known for its cryptocurrency startup ecosystem is launching a new ethereum-based identity service.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2017
Switzerland

UBS, PwC Back Blockchain Group in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’

A new blockchain-focused nonprofit organization has launched in Switzerland with the aim of promoting and researching the tech.

Tech  ·  1 March 2017
Regulation

Switzerland Wants to Open a Sandbox to Attract More Blockchain Startups

Switzerland’s government is considering new regulations in light of fintech advancements such as blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2017
Ethereum

Swiss Blockchain Consortium Develops Ethereum Trading Tool

Firms in Switzerland working on an ethereum-based OTC trading platform say they have completed work on a new privacy solution.

Tech  ·  30 January 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin Startup Xapo Gets Nod of Approval from Swiss Finance Regulator

Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2017