Blockchain/Bitcoin
Erster Blockchain-Inkubator für das Crypto Valley
In wenigen Jahren ist die Region zwischen Zug und Zürich zum Epizentrum der Blockchain-Revolution geworden. Heute beherbergt das Crypto Valley bereits über 600 Blockchain-Unternehmen. Lakeside Partners hat diese rasante Entwicklung mitgeprägt und in Zug ein eigenes Blockchain-Ökosystem aufgebaut. Dazu gehören
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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 terms of startup funding volume in H1 2018, primarily driven by its growing crypto-community, according to a report by Speedinvest
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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 focused on empowering people through innovation. The name Aave, which comes from the Finnish word for “ghost,” was chosen because
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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 to startups and researchers. The move is set to turn Trust Square into the world’s largest blockchain hub. An open
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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 year, according to a research by Deloitte. A survey commissioned by Deloitte and conducted online between March and April 2018,
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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, ob finanzmarktrechtliche Bewilligungspflichten einzuhalten sind. Geldeinheiten von virtuellen Währungen wie Bitcoin werden in Blockchain-Netzwerken verwaltet. Solche Währungen existieren ausschliesslich virtuell in
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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 (DLTs). Through these scholarships, a number of students will have the opportunity to expand their education at Masters and Doctorate
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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 Konsultation bietet die Arbeitsgruppe der Branche Gelegenheit, zu den bisherigen Arbeiten und zur Stossrichtung der Empfehlungen Stellung zu nehmen. Im
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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 communities for the future of blockchain technology. Berlin, with an incredible community of innovation that is built around a pool
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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. The report specifically focuses on “Newcomers” in the Blockchain space. This selection includes startups that did conduct an ICO in 2018
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