Switzerland News

Russia may join a list of countries with an offshore crypto zone with a plan to build its own on an island.

The number of patent filings for blockchain tech is reportedly outpacing patent filings for other forms of nascent technology, according to a new report.

BRD has announced a partnership with blockchain infrastructure firm Wyre that will enable U.S. customers to purchase crypto using bank transfers.

Roman Schnider, who launched PwC’s blockchain and crypto assurance division in Switzerland, is leaving the auditing firm after 15 years.

Swiss forwarding and logistics services company Panalpina has started blockchain pilot projects aimed at optimizing supply chains.

Aon will reportedly provide crypto custody solutions provider Metaco with crime insurance coverage via a group of predominantly European insurers.

A think tank says the debate about digitization and distributed ledger technology in Switzerland has focused more on risks than opportunities.

The FSB said in its latest report that regulators need to improve their risk assessment strategies to keep up with innovations in the cryptocurrency sector.

Swiss Mediterranean Shipping and French CMA CGM have both joined TradeLens.

Swiss watch manufacturer Franck Muller has released a watch-USB set that functions as a BTC cold wallet.

Major Swiss telecommunications firm Swisscom announced its plans to distribute tokenized artwork through its Swisscom TV television network.

Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer Vacheron Constantin will start using blockchain technology to track its timepieces.

The company is also planning to launch a blockchain-powered exchange for digital tokens in the second half of 2019.

Facebook has registered a new fintech firm that will center on blockchain, payments, data analytics, and investing.

Switzerland’s national postal service Swiss Post has cooperated with blockchain firm Modum.