The Italian Banking Association (ABI), which has more than 700 banking institutions as members, wants to further promote the introduction of a digital currency in the form of a Euro CBDC. In a position paper, the association points out the advantages of a digital currency. By participating in various projects and a separate working group, […]
The large chamber is in favour of several legislative changes that improve the framework conditions for blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). In doing so, the National Council followed a recommendation of the Federal Council last November. Aims of the legislative amendments This week the Council of States gave the green light for the creation […]
Founded in 2007, InCore Bank is a one-stop business-to-business transaction bank that provides transaction and outsourcing services to banks, securities dealers, asset managers and fintech companies. Rudy Suter explains exactly what this means. As a Swiss company with a banking and securities dealer license, InCore Bank offers a comprehensive and modular range of services. This […]
Former Federal Councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann becomes a member of the Board of Directors of Crypto Valley Venture Capital CV VC. One and a half years after his resignation as Minister of Economics, he is now involved in the Zug start-up, which invests in blockchain projects. Schneider-Ammann was already fascinated by new technologies during his term […]
The ETC Group intends to bring the first crypto-currency Exchange Traded Product (ETP) to the Xetra platform via the white label platform HANetf. The Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (ETP) with the symbol (BTCE) is scheduled to be launched on Xetra later this month, after it has been approved by the German Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin. […]
Zug-based Bitcoin Suisse is one of the most popular success stories from Crypto Valley. Since its foundation in 2013, the company has grown to 145 employees and serves over 10,000 customers. An interview with founder and Chairman of the Board Niklas Nikolajsen will be outlined in two parts. In the first part: Bitcoin and gold […]
Bitcoin Suisse is adding gold, silver and platinum to its range of tradable products, citing increased demand for scarce and valuable commodities as the reason for this move. The precious metals can be traded directly against Bitcoin and Ethereum in 24/7 trading. According to the bank, demand for a wider range of strong assets to […]
A report by Arcane Research and Luno shows a growing relevance of crypto-currencies in Africa. The demand for crypto assets on the continent is driven by a young population, frequent currency crises and a lack of payment infrastructure. The states of Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana are therefore all represented in the TOP 5 for […]
Crypto Valley with resident companies from the Swiss blockchain scene is facing an existential threat due to the economic crisis caused by corona. The Zug region is seeking additional financial aid under the leadership of the cantonal finance director Heinz Tännler. In order to support start-ups in this difficult situation, the Federal Council recently approved […]
Switzerland is playing a leading role in creating optimal conditions for blockchain and cryptoassets. A “Distributed Ledger Technology” bill is currently being drafted in Berne to create legal certainty.This article is part of a cooperation and was originally published on 10×10.ch. There is a fascinating, still often misunderstood fact in the crypto world: A public […]
