Blockchain/Bitcoin
Kanton Zug Increases Maximum Tax Payment Amount With Cryptos to CHF 1.5 Million
The Canton of Zug is increasing the transaction limit for tax payments with the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ether from CHF 100,000 to CHF 1.5 million with immediate effect. This measure will facilitate access to digital means of payment and meet
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The Top 50 Crypto VC’s in 2023
The USA is dominant in the cryptocurrency venture capital (VC) game, representing more than 71% of the total amount of capital under management from the top 50 crypto-focused VC funds, a new report by Coinstack Partners, a boutique investment bank
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Ripple Snaps up Swiss Custody Provider Metaco in US$250 Million Deal
Ripple, a blockchain and crypto solutions provider, has acquired Metaco, a Swiss-based provider of digital asset custody and tokenisation technology, for US$250 million. Through this acquisition, Ripple will be able to expand its enterprise offerings by diversifying into custody solutions
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Frankfurt University Forms Master in Blockchain & Digital Assets
Frankfurt School of Finance Center and its Blockchain center designed a new four semester long post-experience master program (MSc) last year. The Frankfurt School’s goal is to provide the expert knowledge necessary to students looking to shape and lead blockchain
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EU Parliament Economic and Monetary Policies Unit Cautions ECB on Digital Currency Launch
The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering launching a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), seeking improved payment efficiency, innovation and monetary sovereignty. However, there are several concerns about whether a so-called digital euro would be a good idea. Against
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Galaxy and DWS Enter Alliance to Develop Exchange Traded Products on Digital Assets
Galaxy Digital Holdings, an USA based financial services and investment manager in the digital assets, and DWS, one of the world’s leading asset managers, have entered into a strategic alliance with the aim of initially developing a comprehensive suite exchange-traded
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Keyrock and Tenity Launches Accelerator for Web3.0, Fintech Startups in Belgium
Belgian crypto startup Keyrock announced that it has partnered with global fintech incubator Tenity to launch an acceleration programme for Web3.0 and fintech startups. The 4-month programme is set to begin in early September 2023 in Belgium and will conclude
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Crypto-Assets: Green Light to New Rules for Tracing Transfers in the EU
On Thursday, MEPs approved with 529 votes in favour to 29 against and 14 abstentions, the first piece of EU legislation for tracing transfers of crypto-assets like bitcoins and electronic money tokens. The text –provisionally agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators in
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SweePay and SMART VALOR Brings Crypto to Masses at National Railways, Retailers
The Swiss crypto exchange SMART VALOR and the financial intermediary SweePay has partnered to ensure that the purchase of cryptocurrencies at Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) ticket machines is simple, smooth and secure. Since 2016, it has been possible to buy
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New Paper Explores Pros and Cons of Central Bank Digital Currencies
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a digital form of a government-issued currency that’s pegged to a physical commodity, have gained notable traction over the past couple of years, prompted by technological advances and a decline in the use of cash.
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