Swiss National Bank and BIS announce digital currency trial by 2020 end
The trial will also allow the banks to see how the technology syncs with existing payment systems, as well as providing more effective routes to monitoring compliance.
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Future of banking, financial products and blockchain at CoinGeek Live 2020
A diverse panel of leaders in the banking and financial services sector got together at CoinGeek Live to discuss where they believe the future of banking, financial products and blockchain.
Swiss central bank exploring various CBDC solutions
Thomas Moser made the trip to CoinGeek London Conference to give insight into the Swiss central bank’s view on digital currencies.
Swiss Bank joins SIX in settling trades using digital franc
The exchange will be partnering with the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Bank of International Settlements Innovation Hub Centre.
Swiss bank president: It’s unlikely crypto will become widely used
While the use of cryptocurrencies has continued to surge in recent years, the president of the Swiss National Bank doesn’t think they’ll ever be used widely as money in Switzerland.
Switzerland steps up to halt cryptocurrency firms’ exodus
Stringent regulations and unwelcoming banks are causing Switzerland to lose business in the cryptocurrency sector to its crypto-friendly rivals like Lichtenstein, Gibraltar and the Cayman Islands.