Blockchain/Bitcoin
Roll Out of Digital Euro Could Transform Payments in Germany
A digital programmable euro is essential for innovative business models in Germany, according to the Frankfurt School Blockchain Centre (FSBC). The FSBC is a think tank and research centre focusing on the business implications of blockchain. It published the “The
Read MoreBBVA Switzerland Adds Ether to Its Crypto Trading Service
BBVA Switzerland, the Swiss franchise of Spanish multinational financial institution BBVA, has expanded its cryptocurrency custody and trading service with the addition of Ether to its investment portfolio. Its private banking clients and new gen customers will now have access to
Read MorePrices of Virtual Land Soar Fueled by Metaverse Frenzy
Demand for virtual land plots and real estate is surging on the back of booming activity on the metaverse. Betting on a virtual reality future, real estate promoters and investment firms are snapping up properties on popular virtual environments such
Read MoreBIS Completes Wholesale Digital Currency Project With France and Swiss Regulators
Banque de France (BdF), Swiss National Bank (SNB) and Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) Innovation Hub have successfully completed Project Jura, an experiment in cross-border wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs). The project was completed by a consortium led by
Read MoreTiger Global Leads US$60 Million Series B for Blockchain Firm TRM Labs
US blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs has raised US$60 million in a Series B funding round. Tiger Global was the lead investor in the Series B, according to a statement. The round also saw participation from American Express’ Amex Ventures,
Read MoreSEBA Bank Launches Crypto and Blended AMC Platform With GenTwo Digital
Digital assets banking platform SEBA Bank has launched a platform for blended Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) in partnership with GenTwo Digital. The AMC platform allows Swiss asset managers to originate a Swiss-compliant AMC with Swiss ISIN, a statement from the
Read MoreBitcoin Capital Rolls Out New Crypto ETPs on the Swiss Stock Exchange
Bitcoin Capital has expanded its crypto asset offerings by launching two new crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The new products, 1 FiCAS Active Bitcoin ETP and 1 FiCAS Active Ethereum ETP, are actively managed by crypto
Read MoreBEKB startet mit erstem Emittenten auf ihrem digitalen Marktplatz
Die Berner Kantonalbank AG (BEKB) startet per 1. Dezember 2021 unter dem Namen SME|X mit ihrem digitalen Marktplatz. Der erste Emittent auf dem neuen Handelssystem ist die Cow Level AG. Mit dem Marktplatz für tokenisierte Assets ermöglicht die BEKB den KMU
Read MoreBDO und BEKB beteiligen sich an daura
BDO und die Berner Kantonalbank AG (BEKB) gehen eine strategische Beteiligung an der daura ag ein. Durch die Zusammenarbeit soll das daura Ökosystem für digitale KMU-Aktien weiter verstärkt werden. Mit der BEKB und BDO beteiligen sich zwei namhafte Unternehmen mit
Read MoreFormer Citi Exec Launches US$1.5 Billion Crypto Investment Vehicle
Founded by former Citi’s head of structured products Matt Zhang, crypto-focused investment firm Hivemind Capital Partners has launched its debut US$1.5 billion multi-strategy investment venture for the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem. The New York-headquartered firm will invest in crypto companies,
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