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Switzerland
Davos 2023 Highlights
Financial leaders around the world are concluding their meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on the final day of the annual gathering. Here are some of the highlights from CoinDesk's special coverage, reflecting on the ups and downs of the crypto industry and the path forward.

Circle CEO Reflects on Lessons Learned in Last Decade
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire joins CoinDesk's Chief of Content, Michael Casey, in Davos, Switzerland, to reflect on the company's 10 years of growth. "Building something like this is climbing a mountain," he said, "but you don't know how to get to the top."

UBS Prices First Bond to Be Listed, Settled on a Digital Exchange
The 375 million Swiss franc three-year bond has a 2.33% yield.

Singapore's MAS Starts Wholesale CBDC Project Ubin+ for Cross-Border Payments
The project comes a day after the central bank announced new projects aimed at trade finance and wealth management.

Switzerland Sticks to Tougher ID Checks for Crypto to Cash Transactions
Customers will be subject to the checks if they make transactions that total $1,000 or more over the course of a month.

Tether’s Paolo Ardoino Says Bitcoin Adoption in Lugano, Switzerland, Going Well
The bitcoin push is part of the city's "Plan B," which includes hosting a crypto conference this week.

Could Switzerland Become a Global Crypto Leader?
21.co CEO and co-founder Hany Rashwan joins “Community Crypto” along with Home of Blockchain.swiss President Alexander Brunner to share insights into Switzerland’s pro-crypto regulatory landscape and how the country is embracing digital innovation.

Citigroup Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets to Leave for Six Digital Exchange
Alexandre Kech's departure follows the exit of another key digital-assets employee from Citi in August.

Copper's Swiss Unit Approved to Join Self-Regulatory Body VQF
Membership gives a stamp of approval to its compliance with Switzerland's anti-money laundering laws and allows the unit to operate.

Crypto Valley Venture Capital Launches African Blockchain Early-Stage Fund
The venture capital investor published a report that found funding for African blockchain startups far outpaced investment in other venture funding.
