Switzerland
Swiss Firms to Let Traders Short Bitcoin With New Futures Products
Swiss bank Vontobel and Leonteq Securities announced that they will start trading Switzerland’s first two mini futures to short bitcoin on Friday.
Ex-Credit Suisse Exec to Launch ICO for Luxury Good Platform
A former executive for Credit Suisse is preparing to launch an initial coin offering (ICO) for a new ethereum-based startup.
Swiss City of Zug Backs Blockchain Asset Trade Group
The government of the Canton of Zug is supporting a newly launched blockchain trade group
ICO Central: Why Switzerland Will Remain Crypto Valley
Switzerland is poised to remain a hotbed of ICO activity, despite regulatory actions. But it should not try to be the only hub, writes Ian Simpson.
Swiss Public University Begins Accepting Bitcoin
Switzerland's Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has announced that it will accept bitcoin as payment for student expenses.
Swiss Telecom Giant Launches New Blockchain Business
A major state-owned telecommunications provider in Switzerland has created a new blockchain business.
Swiss Finance Regulator Cracks Down on 'E-Coin' Cryptocurrency Scheme
Switzerland's financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.
Swiss Town to Accept Tax Payments in Bitcoin
The municipality of Chiasso in Switzerland will start accepting tax payments in bitcoin next year, according to a report.
Swiss Bank to Sell Ether and Bitcoin Cash to Customers
A private Swiss bank is expanding a digital asset management service it launched earlier this summer to include new cryptocurrencies.
The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations
Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.
