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Ernst & Young Joins Bitcoin Association of Switzerland, Will Support Bitcoin Community

Ernst & Young Joins Bitcoin Association of Switzerland, Will Support Bitcoin Community

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Big 4 consultants Ernst & Young has joined the Bitcoin Association of Switzerland the same week as Estonia’s Polybius Cryptobank.

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Eat, Say Cheese, Fly Away: Six Ways to Spend Your Bitcoin Around The World

Eat, Say Cheese, Fly Away: Six Ways to Spend Your Bitcoin Around The World

MAY 04, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

There are many ways you can use Bitcoin today in many countries, getting everything from dentistry services to buying a camera to show off your new smile.

 10493   |    2
Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

At Lattice80, a non-profit fintech hub in Singapore, Ueli Maurer, a Finance Minister of Switzerland, expressed his optimism over the relationship between Switzerland and Singapore in fintech development.

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Russia Considers Building Crypto Valley in Crimea Following Switzerland

Russia Considers Building Crypto Valley in Crimea Following Switzerland

APR 14, 2017 | Vladimir Smerkis

Russia is taking up the idea of building its own Crypto Valley.

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Switzerland Launches Crypto Valley Association Backed by Government

Switzerland Launches Crypto Valley Association Backed by Government

MAR 01, 2017 | William Suberg

Zug, Switzerland is now the home of the newly-formed Crypto Valley Association, a government-backed Blockchain research group of major global corporations.

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Bitstamp Launches One-Stop BTC Purchases For Non-EU Countries

Bitstamp Launches One-Stop BTC Purchases For Non-EU Countries

FEB 03, 2017 | William Suberg

The Luxembourg-based exchange Bitstamp has expanded its credit card purchasing facility to include a raft of countries outside the European Union.

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Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

FEB 02, 2017 | William Suberg

The Swiss government has said that finance regulations should be “swiftly adjusted” to cater for fintech innovations, “in particular the Blockchain area.”

 4359
Switzerland Grants Bitcoin License to Xapo, Legal to Operate

Switzerland Grants Bitcoin License to Xapo, Legal to Operate

JAN 27, 2017 | Joseph Young

Xapo, a prominent Bitcoin wallet platform and solutions provider successfully obtained a conditional approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) this week.

 9325   |    2
Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

JAN 27, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A Swiss startup Procivis has recently announced its proof-of-concept for a Blockchain-backed e-government platform.

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

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

DEC 29, 2016 | 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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Don’t Bank On It! Bitcoin Prices Rise, Banks Renationalize

Don’t Bank On It! Bitcoin Prices Rise, Banks Renationalize

DEC 26, 2016 | William Suberg

While Bitcoin is worth more today than at any time except 11 days in its history, down the bank it’s business as usual - money lost, uncertainty and bailouts.

 6285
EY Switzerland, World Top Four Accounting Firm, to Accept Bitcoin

EY Switzerland, World Top Four Accounting Firm, to Accept Bitcoin

NOV 26, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Top-four world accounting firm EY Switzerland announced that it would be integrating Bitcoin into the company as part of a greater digitization process.

 5910
Swiss Bank Extends Bitcoin Investment Opportunity to Germany, Austria

Swiss Bank Extends Bitcoin Investment Opportunity to Germany, Austria

NOV 23, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After Switzerland, Swiss bank Vontobel is extending its Bitcoin investment opportunity to Germany and Austria.

 4423
Will Bitcoin Replace Swiss Bank Accounts as Next Safe Asset?

Will Bitcoin Replace Swiss Bank Accounts as Next Safe Asset?

NOV 12, 2016 | Joseph Young

The rapidly increasing value of the digital currency and its decentralized nature have led it to be considered as the global safe asset for investors and traders.

 5961
US Clients of Swiss Banks May Turn to Bitcoin As Swiss Stop Accepting US Clients

US Clients of Swiss Banks May Turn to Bitcoin As Swiss Stop Accepting US Clients

OCT 31, 2016 | Angus Leung

US government asked Swiss banks to reconsider their decision to shut out Americans from their banking system. This could be an opportunity for Americans to switch over to Bitcoin.

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Ernst & Young Joins Bitcoin Association of Switzerland, Will Support Bitcoin Community

Ernst & Young Joins Bitcoin Association of Switzerland, Will Support Bitcoin Community

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Big 4 consultants Ernst & Young has joined the Bitcoin Association of Switzerland the same week as Estonia’s Polybius Cryptobank.

 15380   |    2
Switzerland Launches Crypto Valley Association Backed by Government

Switzerland Launches Crypto Valley Association Backed by Government

MAR 01, 2017 | William Suberg

Zug, Switzerland is now the home of the newly-formed Crypto Valley Association, a government-backed Blockchain research group of major global corporations.

 11760
Eat, Say Cheese, Fly Away: Six Ways to Spend Your Bitcoin Around The World

Eat, Say Cheese, Fly Away: Six Ways to Spend Your Bitcoin Around The World

MAY 04, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

There are many ways you can use Bitcoin today in many countries, getting everything from dentistry services to buying a camera to show off your new smile.

 10493   |    2
Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

JAN 27, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A Swiss startup Procivis has recently announced its proof-of-concept for a Blockchain-backed e-government platform.

 9979   |    3
Switzerland Grants Bitcoin License to Xapo, Legal to Operate

Switzerland Grants Bitcoin License to Xapo, Legal to Operate

JAN 27, 2017 | Joseph Young

Xapo, a prominent Bitcoin wallet platform and solutions provider successfully obtained a conditional approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) this week.

 9325   |    2
Leaving the Wild West: New Swiss Cryptocurrency Focuses on Usability and Regulatory Compliance

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

DEC 29, 2016 | 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.

 8158   |    11
Russia Considers Building Crypto Valley in Crimea Following Switzerland

Russia Considers Building Crypto Valley in Crimea Following Switzerland

APR 14, 2017 | Vladimir Smerkis

Russia is taking up the idea of building its own Crypto Valley.

 6615   |    5
Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

At Lattice80, a non-profit fintech hub in Singapore, Ueli Maurer, a Finance Minister of Switzerland, expressed his optimism over the relationship between Switzerland and Singapore in fintech development.

 6357
Don’t Bank On It! Bitcoin Prices Rise, Banks Renationalize

Don’t Bank On It! Bitcoin Prices Rise, Banks Renationalize

DEC 26, 2016 | William Suberg

While Bitcoin is worth more today than at any time except 11 days in its history, down the bank it’s business as usual - money lost, uncertainty and bailouts.

 6285
Will Bitcoin Replace Swiss Bank Accounts as Next Safe Asset?

Will Bitcoin Replace Swiss Bank Accounts as Next Safe Asset?

NOV 12, 2016 | Joseph Young

The rapidly increasing value of the digital currency and its decentralized nature have led it to be considered as the global safe asset for investors and traders.

 5961
EY Switzerland, World Top Four Accounting Firm, to Accept Bitcoin

EY Switzerland, World Top Four Accounting Firm, to Accept Bitcoin

NOV 26, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Top-four world accounting firm EY Switzerland announced that it would be integrating Bitcoin into the company as part of a greater digitization process.

 5910
Swiss Bank Extends Bitcoin Investment Opportunity to Germany, Austria

Swiss Bank Extends Bitcoin Investment Opportunity to Germany, Austria

NOV 23, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After Switzerland, Swiss bank Vontobel is extending its Bitcoin investment opportunity to Germany and Austria.

 4423
Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

FEB 02, 2017 | William Suberg

The Swiss government has said that finance regulations should be “swiftly adjusted” to cater for fintech innovations, “in particular the Blockchain area.”

 4359
Bitstamp Launches One-Stop BTC Purchases For Non-EU Countries

Bitstamp Launches One-Stop BTC Purchases For Non-EU Countries

FEB 03, 2017 | William Suberg

The Luxembourg-based exchange Bitstamp has expanded its credit card purchasing facility to include a raft of countries outside the European Union.

 3255
US Clients of Swiss Banks May Turn to Bitcoin As Swiss Stop Accepting US Clients

US Clients of Swiss Banks May Turn to Bitcoin As Swiss Stop Accepting US Clients

OCT 31, 2016 | Angus Leung

US government asked Swiss banks to reconsider their decision to shut out Americans from their banking system. This could be an opportunity for Americans to switch over to Bitcoin.

 3106   |    1
Leaving the Wild West: New Swiss Cryptocurrency Focuses on Usability and Regulatory Compliance

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

DEC 29, 2016 | 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.

 8158   |    11
Russia Considers Building Crypto Valley in Crimea Following Switzerland

Russia Considers Building Crypto Valley in Crimea Following Switzerland

APR 14, 2017 | Vladimir Smerkis

Russia is taking up the idea of building its own Crypto Valley.

 6615   |    5
Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

JAN 27, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A Swiss startup Procivis has recently announced its proof-of-concept for a Blockchain-backed e-government platform.

 9979   |    3
Eat, Say Cheese, Fly Away: Six Ways to Spend Your Bitcoin Around The World

Eat, Say Cheese, Fly Away: Six Ways to Spend Your Bitcoin Around The World

MAY 04, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

There are many ways you can use Bitcoin today in many countries, getting everything from dentistry services to buying a camera to show off your new smile.

 10493   |    2
Switzerland Grants Bitcoin License to Xapo, Legal to Operate

Switzerland Grants Bitcoin License to Xapo, Legal to Operate

JAN 27, 2017 | Joseph Young

Xapo, a prominent Bitcoin wallet platform and solutions provider successfully obtained a conditional approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) this week.

 9325   |    2
Ernst & Young Joins Bitcoin Association of Switzerland, Will Support Bitcoin Community

Ernst & Young Joins Bitcoin Association of Switzerland, Will Support Bitcoin Community

MAY 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Big 4 consultants Ernst & Young has joined the Bitcoin Association of Switzerland the same week as Estonia’s Polybius Cryptobank.

 15380   |    2
US Clients of Swiss Banks May Turn to Bitcoin As Swiss Stop Accepting US Clients

US Clients of Swiss Banks May Turn to Bitcoin As Swiss Stop Accepting US Clients

OCT 31, 2016 | Angus Leung

US government asked Swiss banks to reconsider their decision to shut out Americans from their banking system. This could be an opportunity for Americans to switch over to Bitcoin.

 3106   |    1
Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

FEB 02, 2017 | William Suberg

The Swiss government has said that finance regulations should be “swiftly adjusted” to cater for fintech innovations, “in particular the Blockchain area.”

 4359
Swiss Bank Extends Bitcoin Investment Opportunity to Germany, Austria

Swiss Bank Extends Bitcoin Investment Opportunity to Germany, Austria

NOV 23, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

After Switzerland, Swiss bank Vontobel is extending its Bitcoin investment opportunity to Germany and Austria.

 4423
Don’t Bank On It! Bitcoin Prices Rise, Banks Renationalize

Don’t Bank On It! Bitcoin Prices Rise, Banks Renationalize

DEC 26, 2016 | William Suberg

While Bitcoin is worth more today than at any time except 11 days in its history, down the bank it’s business as usual - money lost, uncertainty and bailouts.

 6285
Switzerland Launches Crypto Valley Association Backed by Government

Switzerland Launches Crypto Valley Association Backed by Government

MAR 01, 2017 | William Suberg

Zug, Switzerland is now the home of the newly-formed Crypto Valley Association, a government-backed Blockchain research group of major global corporations.

 11760
EY Switzerland, World Top Four Accounting Firm, to Accept Bitcoin

EY Switzerland, World Top Four Accounting Firm, to Accept Bitcoin

NOV 26, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Top-four world accounting firm EY Switzerland announced that it would be integrating Bitcoin into the company as part of a greater digitization process.

 5910
Bitstamp Launches One-Stop BTC Purchases For Non-EU Countries

Bitstamp Launches One-Stop BTC Purchases For Non-EU Countries

FEB 03, 2017 | William Suberg

The Luxembourg-based exchange Bitstamp has expanded its credit card purchasing facility to include a raft of countries outside the European Union.

 3255
Will Bitcoin Replace Swiss Bank Accounts as Next Safe Asset?

Will Bitcoin Replace Swiss Bank Accounts as Next Safe Asset?

NOV 12, 2016 | Joseph Young

The rapidly increasing value of the digital currency and its decentralized nature have led it to be considered as the global safe asset for investors and traders.

 5961
Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

At Lattice80, a non-profit fintech hub in Singapore, Ueli Maurer, a Finance Minister of Switzerland, expressed his optimism over the relationship between Switzerland and Singapore in fintech development.

 6357

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