Blockchain/Bitcoin
Switzerland Poised to Become a Crypto Paradise
Switzerland is quickly emerging as a crypto paradise, supported by the country’s banking prowess, low taxes, elite universities and the Swiss brand itself that have attracted foreign cryptocurrency and blockchain startups into settling in the small European country. Efforts to
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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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Aave Launches Aave Venture To Support Emerging Technology Companies
Aave, a tech company which specializes in the development of decentralized and hybrid blockchain applications, today announced the launch of Aave Venture, which will invest in projects to help teams implement innovative ideas in their respective industries. Aave Venture helps
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SocGen, Santander & 73 Banks Join JPMorgan’s Blockchain Battle Against Fintech
JP Morgan’s ambitious Ethereum-backed blockchain project, the Interbank Information Network (IIN) gains 70 additional banks, including France’s Société Générale and Spain’s Santander. This brings the number of large banks on the network up to 75. The IIN is a collaboration between JPMorgan,
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SEBA Crypto AG: 100 Millionen CHF für den Aufbau einer FINMA-lizenzierten Bank
Die SEBA Crypto AG hat CHF 100 Millionen für die Realisierung ihrer Vision einer regulierten Bank beschafft, welche die Lücke zwischen der Krypto-Economy und dem traditionellen Finanzgeschäft schliessen soll. SEBA mit Hauptsitz in Zug will es Institutionen, Unternehmen und Privatpersonen
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Switzerland and Israel Explores Possible Partnership on Fintech and Blockchain
After signing their memorandum of understanding (MoU) Tel Aviv, Swiss delegates landed in Jerusalem to request that Israel opens its market for Swiss banks to trade in the region. The Swiss Minister for Finance Ueli Maurer made the journey, along with State Secretary
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Bank Frick Takes 25% Stake in 21.finance Thanks to an Upcoming Blockchain Platform
21.finance Scores Bank Frick’s Investment Thanks to Upcoming Blockchain Platform A capital injection sees Bank Frick acquiring an approximately 25% stake into 21.finance AG, known for running the area2Invest crowdfunding platform which connects accredited issuers in the European Economic Area
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EUR 4.0 Mio in Hand, Bitwala Merges Conventional Banking with Cryptocurrencies
Despite decentralisation being a key point of interest for bitcoin, a slew of hacks and thefts have left a certain segment of the market hungry for regulations. Bitwala, a German blockchain banking service, have raised about 4 million euros in
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Tamedia Bullish on Fintech: Investment in Swiss Blockchain Marketplace Startup Lykke
Tamedia, one of the biggest Swiss media groups, defined Fintech as a new growth area in its ventures sector and is investing in Lykke, a global Blockchain based marketplace for easy management and trading of cryptocurrencies and other digitized assets.
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Swiss’ Banking Guidelines for Blockchain Companies – Here’s What it Looks Like
The number of blockchain companies in Switzerland has risen sharply. Opening an account for blockchain companies poses various challenges for banks, because the new blockchain technologies can also be associated with risks, especially in relation to money laundering. Switzerland has
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