Switzerland

Bitcoin

Swiss Regulators Block Zurich Bitcoin ATM Launch

Bitcoin Suisse AG has abruptly cancelled a scheduled ATM launch in Zurich at the request of Swiss regulators.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 June 2014
Japan

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2014
Europe

Paying Workers in Bitcoin May Be Illegal Under Swiss Law

A report suggests that employers in Switzerland cannot legally pay workers in digital currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2014
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM Appearance Draws Crowds in Zurich

Europe's first bitcoin ATM made a guest appearance in the city, processing over 89 transactions during it's 4-day run.

Business  ·  24 January 2014
Europe

Swiss Government to Write Report on Dangers of Bitcoin

The Federal Council of the Swiss parliament is to write an official report on the dangers of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2013
Regulation

Swiss Lawmakers Propose Treating Bitcoin as Foreign Currency

The Swiss Parliament is considering a postulate that asks for bitcoin to be treated as any other foreign currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 December 2013
Regulation

Swiss politician asks government to create report on bitcoin

A member of Switzerland's federal parliament has asked the National Council to write a report on bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2013