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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.

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Swiss City of Zug Backs Blockchain Asset Trade Group

The government of the Canton of Zug is supporting a newly launched blockchain trade group

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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.

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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.

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Swiss Telecom Giant Launches New Blockchain Business

A major state-owned telecommunications provider in Switzerland has created a new blockchain business.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Swiss Bank Launches Bitcoin Asset Management Service

A private bank in Switzerland is offering its clients management services for their bitcoin holdings.

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