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McDonald’s starts to accept Bitcoin and Tether in Swiss town
4.10.2022
The global fast food chain is among the first to participate in a crypto-friendly experiment in the town of Lugano
Central banks can push DeFi into mainstream: Swiss National Bank official
30.9.2022
A combination of centralization and decentralization is a perfect mix for the development of crypto and DeFi, according to a Swiss National Bank official
From the valley to oasis: Swiss and Dubai crypto associations team up
9.9.2022
A partnership between the two cities' blockchain associations will aim to connect businesses and foster growth in the sector
11th Swiss Payment Forum: Our Future in the Metaverse
23.8.2022
The Metaverse is predicted to have a great future: Gartner forecasts that 25% of all people will already spend at least one hour a day in the Metaverse from 2026. Bloomberg estimates the metaverse to have a market size of $800 billion in 2024, half of it flowing into the gaming market. Whether...
Biggest Movers: BNB Hits 2-Month High, ETC Extends Recent Declines
4.8.2022
After extending recent gains, bnb rose to its highest point in two months during today’s trading session. The move comes following tweets from Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, confirming a new partnership with Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller. Ethereum classic, on the other hand, was lower for...
Swiss Sygnum Bank expands crypto staking with Cardano
2.8.2022
Sygnum debuted cryptocurrency staking about two years ago with Tezos staking, eventually expanding the service to ICP and ETH 2.0
Crypto Downturn Floods Market With Rolex and Patek Watches, Trading Platform Says
31.7.2022
The latest troubles in the crypto space have allegedly led to an increased supply of second-hand luxury watches, according to a leading trading platform. As a result, prices of sought-after models by major brands like Rolex and Patek have dropped, the company revealed. Higher Supply After Crypto...
Swiss Luxury Watchmaker Franck Muller Launches Exclusive Binance NFT Collection With Limited-Edition Timepieces
21.7.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Franck Muller, the world-famous Swiss luxury watchmaker, has announced the release of a series of digital wearables and physical watches on the Binance NFT marketplace. The series will commence with the release of ‘Mystery by Franck Muller’ generative NFTs on July 27, 2022. This...
State-Owned Swiss Bank Postfinance to Offer Clients Direct Access to Crypto Market
14.7.2022
Swiss post office’s banking unit, the state-owned Postfinance, is reportedly preparing to enter the crypto market. “Our clients want direct access to this market through their house bank.” Swiss Post Office’s Banking Arm to Enter Crypto Market The banking and financial...
Swiss Post's banking arm developing in-house crypto custody platform
12.7.2022
Switzerland’s fifth-largest financial institution is set to develop an independent cryptocurrency trading and custody service for its clientele
Swiss Cybersecurity Firm WISeKey Ends Share Buyback Program
8.7.2022
Cybersecurity firm WISeKey has ended a share buyback program it commenced in July 2019 having repurchased over 1 million shares for around 1.47 million Swiss francs ($1.5 million)
Euro Drops to 20-Year Low Against the US Dollar, Tapping $1.028 per Unit — Analyst Says Parity Is Imminent
5.7.2022
The euro has had a sluggish start to the second half of 2022 as the fiat currency slid to a 20-year low against the U.S. dollar. The drop adds to the fear that the global economy is in a recession and analysts believe that the risk of “parity is just a matter of time now.” […]
Societe Generale Selects Swiss Crypto Custody Specialist Metaco For Security Token Push
30.6.2022
French lender Societe Generale has selected Swiss cryptocurrency custody firm Metaco to work with the bank’s digital asset subsidiary SG FORGE
Twitter User Accuses Nexo of Embezzlement Through Charity, Crypto Lender Denies Allegations
28.6.2022
A Twitter account has accused the Bulgarian co-founders of the Swiss-based cryptocurrency lender Nexo of misappropriating funds from a charity platform. The company has rejected the allegations in the anonymous attack, which comes after Nexo offered a buyout deal to troubled rival Celsius....
Swiss National Bank exec: Regulators may favor centralized stablecoins after Terra crisis
27.6.2022
Thomas Moser hinted that regulations might take time as the current regulations would wipe out the decentralized ecosystem like DeFi
Swiss Regulator Urges Financial Watchdogs to Protect Crypto Investors
24.6.2022
Crypto trading is increasingly similar to the U.S. stock market of the late 1920s, the head of the Swiss financial watchdog has remarked. The high-ranking official believes that regulatory agencies around the world should do more to ensure investor protection. Swiss Financial Watchdog Executive...
Citibank Chooses Swiss Firm Metaco for Digital Asset Custody
22.6.2022
Citi has selected Swiss cryptocurrency custody firm Metaco to develop the bank’s digital assets safekeeping capabilities
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer introduces NFT enabled smartwatch
16.6.2022
Watches, blockchain and NFTs combine with the launch of TAG Heuer’s new luxury wearable
Copper's Swiss Unit Approved to Join Self-Regulatory Body VQF
30.5.2022
Copper has been approved for membership of the Swiss Financial Services Standard Association, which means it can operate in the country and will adhere to its anti-money laundering regulations
Swiss VC Launches African Blockchain Early Stage Fund
24.5.2022
Crypto Valley Venture Capital has announced the launch of an early-stage fund for African blockchain startups. Already, the venture capital firm has invested in 12 startups whose use cases go beyond crypto. Uses Cases Beyond Crypto The Switzerland-based venture capital (VC) firm, Crypto Valley...