SBI Holdings invests in digital currency bank Sygnum
SBI Holdings is investing in Swiss digital currency bank Sygnum, in a deal that could see capital of eight figures invested in the fast growing company.
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The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 30: Visa adding digital currencies, Swiss Blockchain Law starts and Genesis anniversary
This week, Visa wants to join the club of tech giants adding digital currencies in their networks.
Switzerland ushers in new era as blockchain law takes effect
Known as the Blockchain Act, it sets a firm legal basis for digital asset exchange and tokenization while tackling the threat of digital currency money laundering.
CoinGeek VII Live From Zurich, Switzerland, April 2021
Zurich is the heartland of the European banking world and will be the latest venue for the seventh CoinGeek Conference next April.
Swiss central bank completes CBDC trial, downplays DLT
While the trial demonstrated the feasibility of a wholesale CBDC, the bank claimed that distributed ledger technology has not yet proven its ability to handle the European country’s payments system.
BSV Stories Zug coming to YouTube on October 26
In this latest episode of BSV Stories, CoinGeek’s Natalie Mason explores Switzerland’s Crypto Valley, the home of many digital currency and blockchain focused businesses.
Swiss parliament approves raft of digital asset regulations
The Swiss Federal Council has made clear that the objective is to create the best possible framework so that Switzerland can continue to grow as a sustainable blockchain and fintech destination.
CoinGeek Live: Patrick Prinz offers peek at Bitcoin Association’s Zug headquarters
Bitcoin Association Europe & Operations Manager Patrick Prinz gave the audience a glimpse of the organization’s headquarters in Zug, Switzerland.
Switzerland introduces new laws for digital currency sector
Lawmakers in Switzerland have introduced a new system of laws for regulating digital currency and blockchain in the country.
‘Crypto Valley’ Zug to start accepting digital currency for tax payments
Payments made in digital currency will have a CHF100,00 ceiling, and both companies and private individuals are allowed to pay with digital currency.
Switzerland won’t amend tax laws for blockchain
Blockchain and digital currencies are “fully compatible” with existing legal frameworks, according to the Swiss Department of Finance.
Switzerland rejects Crypto Valley’s COVID-19 relief request
Switzerland’s government has rejected a request that would have seen several digital currency and blockchain companies benefit from $103 million relief.
