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EU Rules on Crypto Assets Transfers Set to Tighten
Last week, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted in favour of stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, and evading sanctions in the European Union (EU). Among the three significant pieces of anti-money laundering (AML) legislation adopted
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A Look at Switzerland’s Blockchain DLT Fintech Industry
A recent analysis by ccecosystems.news has identified 167 blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) startups focusing on financial services in Switzerland. Out of the 167 companies, only 117 had a valid Internet presence, implying that about 30% of these ventures
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Coordinated Stablecoin EU Approach / Switzerland Rejects Cryptofranc Proposal
The European Council and Commission have issued a joint statement in which the two bodies call for a “coordinated approach” in regulating crypto-assets. The statement puts a focus on so-called stablecoins which, given their global nature, pose multifaceted challenges and
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24 Fintech Events in London to Attend in 2019
London is Europe’s leading fintech hub, home to some of the world’s hottest fintech companies including TransferWise, Revolut and Funding Circle. The city’s emergence as a world fintech pioneer was supported by its position as a global financial center, world-class
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15 Crypto Companies in Switzerland to Watch Closely in 2019
The canton of Zug, located in the heart of Switzerland, has become famous in the cryptocurrency industry for becoming the hottest destination in the world for blockchain businesses. Zug, or Crypto Valley, offers a powerful platform for global growth due
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Security Token Offerings – the next Multi-Billion Dollar Market in 2019?
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) were all the rage in 2017, raising a massive US$5.6 billion, but this year saw the emergence of the security token offerings (STOs), a market that’s predicted to be worth some US$10 trillion by 2020. In
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Germany Sees Thriving Blockchain, Crypto Industry
Germany has one of the largest and most dynamic cryptocurrency communities in the world. Berlin in particular is a major blockchain hub, hosting some 120 startups, according to data from LSP Digital. Over the past months, new developments and projects
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The Swiss Crypto/Blockchain Startup Map
Swisscom put together the first Swiss Crypto and Blockchain Startup Map. The map counts 20 Swiss Crypto/Blockchain Fintech Startups. Also check out Top 6 Blockchain and Crypto Companies in Switzerland Crypto Valley Zug: 7 Companies You Might Not Have Heard
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Win 3 Tickets for The Swiss Crypto Finance 2.0 Conference
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin generates a lot of headlines – positive and negative ones. At the conference experts are discussing the the long-term capabilities of digital currencies and their impact. Blockchain, the technology behind it, is arguably the most disruptive and the important
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