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.
Latest Switzerland News
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.
Bitcoin Suisse opens Series A fundraising as it seeks banking license
Bitcoin Suisse is selling a 20% stake at a $282 million valuation, inviting investment in its Series A fundraising round that kicks off May 11 to mid-June.
Swiss non-profit publishes guidance for digital currency custodians
The Digital Assets Custody Standard sets out to clarify different standards for storing digital currencies and traditional assets.
Bitcoin Association goes to Switzerland
The Bitcoin Association has officially become a non-profit association in Switzerland, a move that will prove to be significant in the global expansion of Bitcoin SV.