Switzerland
Gazprombank Switzerland Executes First Bitcoin Trades, Announces Payments Initiative
The regulated Swiss bank said it is working on developing a standard for cryptocurrency payments between members of the OpenVASP association.
Licensed Swiss Crypto Bank Launches Tezos Trading and Staking
Sygnum Bank now offers trading and staking of Tezos, its first listing of a proof-of-stake cryptocurrency.
Sygnum Bank Now Stores Digital Assets With Taurus Group
Taurus Group has taken on licensed Swiss bank Sygnum as the latest client for its digital asset custody services.
Swiss Arm of Russia's Gazprombank Launches Institutional Bitcoin Offerings
Gazprombank (Switzerland) has been authorized by FINMA to launch institutional cryptocurrency services in Switzerland.
The Crypto Firms Collaborating on a Swiss Franc Stablecoin
“Coopetition” is an ungainly term at the best of times. But it appears that’s what’s happening among Swiss stablecoin issuers.
Swiss Canton Zug to Accept Taxes in Bitcoin, Ether From Next Year
Citizens and companies in Zug will be able to pay up to $109,000 of their tax bill in either bitcoin or ether starting next February.
Crypto Bank Hopeful Bitcoin Suisse Raises $48M in First-Ever Round
Bitcoin Suisse said some of the funding will go to new product offerings if its banking license applications are successful.
Swiss Bank InCore Enables Euro On-Ramp for Crypto Exchange Kraken
The move comes at a time when traders are seeking alternative sources of capital value during an "uncertain macroeconomic climate."
Swiss Government Makes Moves to Encourage Crypto Businesses
The Swiss government is making key legislative changes to financial laws to improve legal conditions for blockchain businesses.
$103M Bailout Denied for Coronavirus-Hit Firms in Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley'
The finance director of Switzerland's "Crypto Valley" has been denied a request for extra assistance for blockchain and crypto startups affected by coronavirus funding drought.