In 2025, the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector attracted some of the largest venture capital (VC) rounds in the fintech industry,…
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Though stablecoins offer potential benefits, including greater increased efficiency in payments, and expanded access to digital finance through increased competition,…
Following the end of the zero interest-rate policy (ZIRP) phase, the US fintech industry has entered a “leaner era” characterized…
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the cryptocurrency sector has surged in 2025, reaching record levels amid accelerating industry consolidation,…
This year, distributed ledger technology (DLT) continues to gain traction in capital markets, with institutions emphasizing asset mobility, digital tokens,…
US banking giant Citigroup has revised its 2030 forecast for the global stablecoin industry, citing strong market growth, accelerated adoption,…
The global cryptocurrency market saw some volatility in the first half of 2025, marked by major hacks but also an…
Cryptocurrency adoption has increased remarkably over the past year, driven by European customers, and younger generations. according to a new…
Unbacked cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), are primarily driven by speculative motives, whereas stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies…
Three crypto industry organizations in Switzerland, namely the Swiss Blockchain Federation, the Crypto Valley Association, and the Bitcoin Association Switzerland,…
In 2024, jurisdictions around the world continued to strengthen their regulatory and legislative frameworks for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, aiming…
Stablecoins hold considerable promise for Switzerland, with the potential to improve the payment system, strengthen the digital economy, and reinforce…
The quality of cryptocurrency market data is critical for academic research and financial applications, and yet, the industry faces a…
Q4 2024 witnessed a remarkable resurgence in the cryptocurrency market, highlighted by bitcoin surpassing the historic US$100,000 milestone on December…
Retail investors are showing distinct behavioral patterns when trading cryptocurrencies compared to traditional assets such as gold and stocks. Traditionally,…
In Switzerland, financial institutions are increasingly recognizing the long-term potential of blockchain and integrating the technology into their growth strategies.…
In 2024, global cryptocurrency activity continues to grow, with developing economies leading in crypto ownership. Adoption of the new asset…
Cryptocurrencies are increasingly being integrated into traditional finance, driven by both retail and institutional interest. Financial institutions are embracing tokenization…
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has published new guidance on the issuance of stablecoins. This guidance emphasizes the…
Ten newly launched US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) broke their daily volume records on February 28, 2024, totaling nearly…
