Fintech News Switzerland
Crypto Valley Zug Ranks Third in Startup Funding Report
The Swiss city of Zug, also referred to as Crypto Valley, was ranked the third city in the world in
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Loanboox: 15 Milliarden Anfragevolumen nach 2 Jahren
Loanboox setzt sein kräftiges Wachstum fort: Knapp zwei Jahre nach dem Start wurde jetzt die 1000. Finanzierungsanfrage auf der Plattform
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Neu: Digitales Parken in Kreuzlingen, Sion und Lugano
Nachdem Zug kürzlich zusammen mit Twint das mobile Zahlen der Parkuhren eingeführt hat, kommt diese diese Bewegung nun auch in
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ETHLend Announces Launch of New Parent Company ‘Aave’
Founders behind popular Swiss-based decentralized digital asset-backed lending platform ETHLend, today announced the launch of Aave, a new technology company
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Thomson Reuters and Squirro Partnership Aimed at Breaking Down Data Silos Using AI
Thomson Reuters, a Canadian mass media and information firm struck a partnership with Squirro (Swiss) to channel its extensive data
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Revolut Lands on Malta’s Shores, Targets to Have 60,000 Users by Year End
Following a series of expansions in countries like Singapore and US, the European fintech unicorn has announced its debut into
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P2P Lending Faces Challenges Ahead
The emergence of fintech has driven the introduction of new business models, including peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, a sector that’s grown
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Zurich’s Trust Square Expands. Biggest Blockchain Hub in the World: Co-Founder Interview
Zurich-based blockchain hub Trust Square is expanding its Bahnhofstrasse location to cover more than 3,000 square meters, offering 300 workstations
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Facebook Delves Deeper Into Banking and Financial Services
Facebook is delving deeper into the financial services business, now attempting to persuade large banks in the US to share
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Global Executives Still Very Bullish on Blockchain
Although commercial use of blockchain technology remains limited, global executives are poised to make some major moves over the next
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The Hottest Fintech, Insurtech Startups in Berlin
Berlin, Germany’s largest fintech hub, is rapidly making a name for itself in the European fintech space. Today, the city
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UBS Terminates UK Robo-Advisor Offering, Sells IP to Wealthtech Startup SigFig
UBS has decided to shut its robo-advisory offering in the UK, SmartWealth, and sell the intellectual property (IP) rights to
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The Top 12 Classed Swiss Fintech Startups 2018
Startup.ch publish every year a list of Top 100 Best Swiss Startups. Last year we counted 7 Swiss Fintech Startups, this
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United Bank For Africa To Launch Chat Banking On Whatsapp In Nigeria
n a first for Nigeria, customers of United Bank for Africa can now conduct their favorite banking activities in a
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Standards Crucial To Unlocking Opportunities Of PSD2 And Open Banking
Application programming interfaces (APIs) seem set to usher in a new era of payments solutions, particularly with the advent of
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“Bank of Amazon” is Disrupting the Financial Landscape
Amazon is attacking the financial services industry, but rather than building the next-generation bank, the American e-commerce giant is focusing
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Mobile Payment: Ohne Goliath kein David
Seit über zwei Jahren ist in der Schweiz das Zahlen mit Apple Pay möglich – also theoretisch. Denn die meisten
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Fintech-Bewilligung: FINMA eröffnet Anhörung zur GwV-FINMA
Zur Förderung von Innovation im Finanzmarktbereich hat der Gesetzgeber Mitte Juni 2018 eine neue Bewilligungskategorie geschaffen: die sogenannte Fintech-Bewilligung. Diese
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Finma Merkblatt zu Virtuellen Währungen und Bitcoin
Viele virtuelle Währungen wie beispielsweise „Bitcoin” verwenden als Grundlage die sogenannte Blockchain-Technologie. Wer auf der Blockchain basierende Geschäftsmodelle betreiben will, muss prüfen,
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Malta Government Investing €300,000 in Blockchain and DLT Scholarships
In the next three years, Malta Government will be investing €300,000 in scholarships related to Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
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Arbeitsgruppe Blockchain/ICO Ruft Fintech Branche zur Teilnahme auf
Die Arbeitsgruppe Blockchain/ICO wurde Anfang 2018 eingesetzt, um die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen zu überprüfen und allfälligen Handlungsbedarf aufzuzeigen. Mit der vorliegenden
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“BORN IN SWITZERLAND” Swiss Original Fintech Overview Map Update: 123 Companies
Luc Schuurmans, Head Private Banking, Executive Management at Bank Linth LLB AG, put together an updated overview map of Fintech Companies “Born in
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Berlin Blockchain Week Exposes a Vibrant Tech Community to the World
Completely community hosted and driven, the first annual event looks to open up one of the world’s most pivotal tech
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Mobile Payments on the Rise in France
Non-cash payments are increasing in France, driven by the rise in e-money usage and the decline in the use of
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Vernehmlassungs zum Blockchain-Gesetz in Liechtenstein verabschiedet
Die Regierung hat in ihrer Sitzung vom 28. August 2018 den Vernehmlassungsbericht zum Blockchain-Gesetz verabschiedet. Eine Blockchain ist eine verteilte
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Parkgebühren in Zug Mit Twint Bezahlen
In der Stadt Zug lässt sich bald via TWINT App die Parkgebühr bezahlen. Der Vorteil: Parkierende benötigen nichts ausser TWINT
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New Tax Product Addresses Key Challenges of Financial Industry
Zurich-based RegTech startup Apiax’ new product allows banks and asset managers to factor the tax impact of financial instruments into
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Top 15 Swiss Blockchain Newcomer Startups in 2018
BlockNovum just published its second public Blockchain research report, which provides a comprehensive market overview about Blockchain startups in Switzerland.
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10 Most Well-Funded Fintech Companies in Germany
Germany is quickly emerging as a fintech powerhouse, with Berlin and Hamburg in particular witnessing thriving fintech communities. According to
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This Swiss Based IOT Company Did a Double ICO and Raised More Than 15 CHF Mio
Swiss-based company Smart Containers, creators of airfreight containers made with the Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and blockchain, announced in
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The Swiss Fintech Startup Map Overview (June Update)
Swisscom/eforesight shows every month a very nice overview with the Swiss Fintech Startup Map Overview. Here the June Update, now counting 185
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Banks Vs. Fintech: ‘Fintegration’ Is The Smartest Move
Banks and fintech startups have more business interests in common than issues that divide them, according to a new report
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Wearable InsurTech Infographic
How Wearable Technology is Influencing The Insurance Industry. A nice infographic about Wearabble Insuretech from LifeInsurancePost.com. In 1964, Edward Thorp
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Top 28 Fintech Investors In Europe
Global investment in financial technology ventures, or fintechs, tripled to US$12.21 billion in 2014, according to Accenture, a clear indication
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TOP Fintech Startups Over Last Decades
In the time of technology development and human creativity, more and more startups are established to tackle various problems in different
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The 9 Best Fintech Podcasts
Top 9 Fintech Podcasts: Podcasts use an audio file to share information through computers or portable music devices. When they
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The World’s Top 10 Neo- and Challenger Banks in 2016
In 2015 and 2016, a new breed of challengers have emerged – the digitally focused challengers, such as Atom, Fidor
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Top 10 Fintech Accelerators in Europe
A startup accelerator program is an intensive business development program that supports founders and helps them turn their ideas into
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Wer sind die Top Schweizer Fintech Influencer?
In diesem Beitrag zeigen wir, wer gemäss verschiedenen Messmethoden zu den Top Schweizer Fintech Influencer gehört. Kürzlich erschien ein Ranking vom
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FinTech Infographics: The Evolution of FinTech
The FinTech industry offers technology solutions and services to solve financial isues. This evolution started with the birth of the signature verification system
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KPMG Report: Robo Advice Platforms Will Manage US$2.2 trillion Worth of Assets by 2020
KPMG surveyed 1,500 bank clients about their awareness of and interest in digital wealth management, or robo-advisors. The firm found
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Europe’s Top 11 Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is a direct alternative to a bank loan with the difference that, instead of borrowing from a
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