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Swiss blockchain infrastructure provider Taurus has announced a new confidential token standard for institutions. Taurus, a Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider backed by Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, has introduced an open-source confidential token standard for debt and equity tokenization…
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The Swiss stock exchange group SIX has introduced a Digital Collateral Service, allowing financial institutions to use crypto assets alongside traditional securities as collateral. The service aims to streamline collateral management by reducing operational complexity and enhancing risk management, according…
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Coinbase rolled out the newest State of Crypto report. The study was conducted by Ipsos. It observes how crypto and blockchain technology are viewed in Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and Switzerland and how it impacts the lives of people in…
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PostFinance, a Swiss state-owned bank, has announced the launch of crypto staking for its customers. On Jan. 16, PostFinance announced that it has expanded its crypto trading and custody solution to include staking. The bank will offer Ethereum (ETH) staking…
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Swiss crypto bank Sygnum has raised nearly $60 million in a strategic growth round as it plans further regional expansion. Digital asset Swiss bank Sygnum has raised $58 million in its Strategic Growth Round, pushing its value to over $1…
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A proposition to add Bitcoin to Switzerland’s national reserves has been set in motion by the Swiss Chancellery. Proposed by a coalition of ten Swiss crypto advocates, including Tether’s Vice President of Energy and Mining Giw Zanganeh and Swiss think…
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Swiss policymaker Samuel Kullmann garnered a sweeping majority of votes for a Bitcoin mining study focused on optimizing the local power infrastructure.
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Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has warned about the risks of money laundering associated with cryptocurrencies. In its 2024 Risk Monitor report, the regulator noted that cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, are increasingly used for cyberattacks, payments for illegal dark web activities,…
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With a focus on crypto’s long-term upside, Sygnum Bank finds institutional investors prioritizing exposure to web3 assets amid global economic uncertainty. High-net-worth investors are showing growing confidence in crypto’s long-term potential, driven by portfolio diversification needs and macroeconomic hedging. According…
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Bitwise has launched the world’s first Aptos Staking exchange-traded product, offering staking rewards of approximately 4.7% net of fees. Aptos (APT) soared 20% to $12.9 on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after U.S.-based fund manager Bitwise announced plans to debut the world’s…
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Despite the substantial growth of crypto prices in recent years, Switzerland remains wary of virtual currencies, said Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel. The Swiss National Bank remains cautious about crypto as Chairman Martin Schlegel stressed on Thursday, Nov. 7,…
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The Swiss city of Lugano has issued its third bond using blockchain technology. The bond is valued at $139 million and has dual listings on the digital exchange and traditional exchange. According to a Global Government Fintech report on Nov.…
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UBS has successfully piloted its blockchain-based payment system to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transactions. Multinational investment giant UBS has completed a pilot of its blockchain-based payment system dubbed “UBS Digital Cash,” aimed at improving the efficiency of cross-border transactions.…
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A recent research report by Coincub and Blockpit highlights how varying tax policies, from zero taxes in the UAE to high rates in the U.S., shape crypto investment strategies. The crypto taxation landscape varies widely across the globe, as revealed…
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Launching a token: From understanding how tokens are classified to ensuring proper KYC/AML compliance.
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Singapore-based crypto financial services platform Matrixport has bought the asset management unit of Crypto Finance AG. On Sept. 30, Matrixport announced in a press release that they have completed an all-cash acquisition of the Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management, the…
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