Business 24 September 2019

Swiss SIX postpones launch of ‘fully regulated’ crypto exchange

Switzerland’s principal stock exchange SIX has pushed the launch of its fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange to 2020.

Tech 24 September 2019

Blockchain used by University of St. Gallen to record diplomas

The Swiss university is leveraging blockchain technology to store their diplomas forever.

Business 12 September 2019

Facebook Libra plans to seek payments license in Switzerland

The Libra Association has submitted a request to Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority for clarification on how the regulator would classify Facebook Libra.

Business 9 September 2019

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.

Business 27 August 2019

Switzerland issues two new blockchain licenses as it cleans up its act

FINMA wants to ensure Switzerland has a clean blockchain industry and has issued new guidance on how blockchain-based companies must adhere to AML and KYC policies.

Business 23 August 2019

Four hundred new clients join Swiss bank demanding crypto products

Maerki Baumann found itself swamped with new customers because of its shift to crypto.

Business 19 August 2019

US lawmakers want to visit Switzerland to discuss crypto, Libra

A group of politicians on Capitol Hill is going to take a journey to Switzerland to talk about cryptocurrency and Libra.

Business 7 August 2019

Swissquote Bank reports profit fall in H1 as crypto business declines

Although the crypto markets moved quite a bit in early 2019, Swissquote Bank didn’t profit from it.

Business 30 July 2019

Aximetria gains approval from Swiss regulatory agency

Aximetria has accomplished a major coup by securing the well-respected Swiss licensing.

Business 17 July 2019

Bitcoin Suisse seeks Swiss banking license

Bitcoin Suisse wants an official banking license to join the regulated crypto landscape of Switzerland.

Business 27 June 2019

Swiss stock exchange wants central bank to issue stablecoin

SIX claims a central bank-backed stablecoin will allow transactions of the SDX platform to be conducted in cryptocurrency.

Business 6 June 2019

Influential think tank recommends national crypto for Switzerland

A big think tank sees a lot of benefits for Switzerland if it adopts a national cryptocurrency.