Switzerland News

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Federation, is a federal republic situated in central-western Europe. The Swiss economy is considered to be the one of the most stable in the world. The average income per capita is quite a bit higher compared with the world’s average. Progressive legislation, relatively low taxation, a developed bank infrastructure and secrecy have made Switzerland secure and attractive not only for international investors, but also for setting up businesses related to cryptocurrencies. Switzerland is one of the first countries to have shown a positive attitude toward Bitcoin. In Switzerland, cryptocurrency regulation provides decent conditions and support for investments, ICOs and developments.

Swiss Bankers Ease Access for Crypto Startups to Prevent Mass Exodus

4 HOURS AGO | by Ana Berman

The Swiss Bankers Association has divided blockchain startups in two categories, providing guidelines to prevent a crypto exodus.

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Consortium of Swiss Investors Launch Blockchain Incubator with $100 Million Goal

SEP 21, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

Swiss venture capital firm Crypto Valley Venture Capital has launched a blockchain incubator, aiming to collect up to $100 million.

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Major Banks, Industry Players to Launch Blockchain-Based Commodities Platform

SEP 19, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

A joint Swiss-based venture made up of banks and industry players will oversee a new blockchain-based platform for financing commodity trading.

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Switzerland to Exchange Blockchain Regulatory Experience With Israel

SEP 18, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Switzerland’s officials visit Israel to request access to local market for Swiss banks, share notes on blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations.

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Treat Bitcoin Like Switzerland Does, Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tells Central Bank

SEP 17, 2018 | by William Suberg

Zimbabwe should adopt a Swiss-style approach to cryptocurrency regulation, its new finance minister has said.

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From Malta to Prague: What Is the Most Crypto-Friendly Travel Destination?

SEP 16, 2018 | by Stephen O'Neal

Crypto-friendly destinations for you next vacation.

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World Economic Forum Outlines Over 65 Blockchain Use Cases for Environmental Protection

SEP 15, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The World Economic Forum has outlined more than 65 blockchain use cases for environmental protection in a recent report.

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Blockchain and Elections: The Japanese, Swiss and American Experience

SEP 06, 2018 | by Henry Linver

The U.S., Japan and Switzerland municipal authorities have already held pilot blockchain elections. Is this a cause for optimism?

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Swiss Blockchain Company Gains Regulator Approval, Seeks Banking License in 2019

SEP 05, 2018 | by Ana Berman

A Swiss blockchain firm has won approval as a financial intermediary from the country’s regulators, and aims to get a banking license in early 2019.

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India Sends Officials to US, Japan and Switzerland to Study Cryptocurrency and ICOs

SEP 03, 2018 | by Ana Berman

The Securities and Exchange Board of India releases an annual report days before the Supreme Court hearing on the country’s cryptocurrency ban for banks.

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Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital Lead Blockchain Startup’s New $105 Million Funding Round

AUG 30, 2018 | by William Suberg

Two major backers made a repeat contribution to blockchain startup DFINITY this week, investments totalling over $100 million.

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Blockchain Startup Enables Litecoin Transactions via Telegram Messenger

AUG 10, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Blockchain startup Zulu Republic has rolled out a Litecoin transaction option via sending text commands on the Telegram messaging app.

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Which Countries Are Best to Start Blockchain Projects?

AUG 09, 2018 | by Darryn Pollock

Some countries are far more welcoming than others when it comes to their cryptocurrency regulations.

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PwC’s Pierre-Edouard Wahl: Blockchain Can Bring Positive Competition to Swiss Banking Space

AUG 08, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Head of blockchain at PwC Switzerland Pierre-Edouard Wahl speaks about the need for smarter crypto regulation globally.

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Swiss Bank Maerki Baumann to Become Second in Country to Accept Cryptocurrency Assets

AUG 07, 2018 | by Max Yakubowski

Maerki Baumann has become the second Swiss bank to accept cryptocurrency assets, following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg.

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Why Switzerland is Becoming a “Crypto Nation” with a Flourishing ICO Market: Expert Take

FEB 18, 2018 | by Selva Ozelli

Swiss financial authority outlines a regulatory approach to ICO

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Swiss Financial Authority Releases ICO-Specific Regulatory Guidelines

FEB 17, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority has released a set of guidelines for ICO regulation designed to support Blockchain development in the country.

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‘Regulate It Out of Existence’: Stiglitz And Swiss Bank Bash Bitcoin At Davos

JAN 24, 2018 | by William Suberg

Two senior economists have objected strongly to Bitcoin versus fiat currency at the 2018 World Economic Forum.

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Russia’s Largest State Bank To Open Cryptocurrency Exchange In Europe

JAN 31, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Sberbank, the largest state-owned bank in Russia, is planning to launch institutional cryptocurrency trading in its Swiss branch.

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European Banks Complete First Live Securities Transfer On R3’s Blockchain Platform

MAR 04, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Financial service groups Credit Suisse and ING have completed the first successful transfer of about $30 mln in securities on R3’s blockchain platform.

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Crypto Valley’s Zug to Run Switzerland’s First Blockchain-Based Municipal Vote

JUN 09, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Crypto Valley’s Zug will conduct Switzerland’s first blockchain-powered trial vote this summer.

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Goldman Sachs CEO Open to Considering Bitcoin Trading Once Currency Becomes Established

NOV 30, 2017 | by Jacob J

Unlike many bankers, Goldman CEO maintains neutral view of Bitcoin, cites both benefits and risks.

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Xapo Touts Former Military Bunker in Alps As Bitcoin Vault

NOV 26, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

Bitcoin wallet Xapo has allowed a journalist to visit a secret former military bunker in the Swiss Alps that the company uses to store Bitcoin for its private c...

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Deutsche Bank: ‘Required Governance’ For Crypto ‘Could’ Arrive By 2023

JAN 29, 2018 | by William Suberg

A senior Deutsche Bank figure has suggested cryptocurrency could be considered like “established asset classes” in five years.

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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Cointelegraph Launches German Version

FEB 23, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Cointelegraph has launched its German version, bringing the latest global and local updates on cryptocurrency and Blockchain to the German-speaking world.

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Swiss Government Requests Study on State-Backed Digital Currency

MAY 18, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

The Swiss Federal Council has called for a study to examine the associated risks and opportunities of a government-issued cryptocurrency, the e-franc.

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Crypto Valley Association Pens ICO Code of Conduct for Switzerland

SEP 08, 2017 | by William Suberg

Switzerland is to get its own ICO ‘code of conduct’ as the Crypto Valley Association tackles the mixed international environment.

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Major Russian Bank Looks To Pilot Crypto Transactions In Switzerland

MAR 31, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Deputy Chairman of the Board at Gazprombank says bank to start pilot crypto transactions in Switzerland

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Here’s What You Pay in Taxes for Using Crypto: From the US to Switzerland

JUL 06, 2018 | by Stephen O'Neal

On June 25, Japan’s Minister of Finance suggested that the current tax rate for crypto could be altered.

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JPMorgan Guilty of Money Laundering, Tried To Hide Swiss Regulator Judgement

NOV 17, 2017 | by William Suberg

JPMorgan in Switzerland has gained more negative press for its money laundering which it tried to hide from the public.

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‘Regulate It Out of Existence’: Stiglitz And Swiss Bank Bash Bitcoin At Davos

JAN 24, 2018 | by William Suberg

Two senior economists have objected strongly to Bitcoin versus fiat currency at the 2018 World Economic Forum.

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Crackdown On Bitcoin In UK Over Money Laundering, Tax Evasion

DEC 04, 2017 | by Jon Buck

UK Treasury will regulate cryptocurrencies to stop money laundering, tax evasion.

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Bitcoin Regulation is Simple in Theory, Incredibly Complex in Reality

NOV 21, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

Bitcoin’s digital footprint theoretically makes it easy to regulate, but the reality is a lot more complicated.

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Xapo Touts Former Military Bunker in Alps As Bitcoin Vault

NOV 26, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

Bitcoin wallet Xapo has allowed a journalist to visit a secret former military bunker in the Swiss Alps that the company uses to store Bitcoin for its private c...

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Switzerland Awards First AML/KYC Licence To Bitcoin Company

OCT 19, 2017 | by William Suberg

Swiss authorities have given the first Bitcoin business an operator licence in accordance with AML/KYC regulations.

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Major Swiss Online Bank Unleashes Bitcoin In Week’s Second Swiss Breakthrough

JUL 14, 2017 | by William Suberg

Swiss online bank Swissquote begins offering Bitcoin investments with Bitstamp days after Falcon Bank’s announcement.

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Leaving the Wild West: New Swiss Cryptocurrency Focuses on Usability and Regulatory Compliance

DEC 29, 2016 | by Andrew Marshall

Giracoin, a new cryptocurrency with a focus on ease of use and wide adoption, has been launched by Gira Financial Group AG in Switzerland.

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Goldman Sachs CEO Open to Considering Bitcoin Trading Once Currency Becomes Established

NOV 30, 2017 | by Jacob J

Unlike many bankers, Goldman CEO maintains neutral view of Bitcoin, cites both benefits and risks.

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Swiss Foundation Gets $30mln To Start ‘Non-Volatile’ Cryptocurrency

MAR 22, 2018 | by William Suberg

The banking sphere thinks the world needs a non-volatile global currency controllers can investigate at will, securing $30mln to build it.

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Here’s What You Pay in Taxes for Using Crypto: From the US to Switzerland

JUL 06, 2018 | by Stephen O'Neal

On June 25, Japan’s Minister of Finance suggested that the current tax rate for crypto could be altered.

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Swiss National Bank Board Director: Central Banks’ Interest in Issuing Crypto Has Waned

JUN 23, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

A board director at the Swiss National Bank believes that there is now less interest in issuing a CBDC, but added that it could still have “big” implications.

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JPMorgan Guilty of Money Laundering, Tried To Hide Swiss Regulator Judgement

NOV 17, 2017 | by William Suberg

JPMorgan in Switzerland has gained more negative press for its money laundering which it tried to hide from the public.

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Deutsche Bank: ‘Required Governance’ For Crypto ‘Could’ Arrive By 2023

JAN 29, 2018 | by William Suberg

A senior Deutsche Bank figure has suggested cryptocurrency could be considered like “established asset classes” in five years.

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The History of Tezos: The Infamous ICO Trying to Rebound Amidst Lawsuits and Disputes

JUL 05, 2018 | by Stephen O'Neal

Almost a year after a record-breaking ICO, Tezos launches its beta network.

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Huawei Reportedly Seeks SIRIN OS License To Introduce Blockchain-Based Smartphone

MAR 22, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Huawei is reportedly negotiating an agreement with SIRIN Labs to introduce a Blockchain-based smartphone running SIRIN OS.

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