Category: Switzerland
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Bank of England Joins Key Roundtable on Central Bank Digital Currency Design
The Bank of England is keeping central bank digital currency research high on its 2020 agenda.
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21Shares Has Added Over 160% to Its Managed Crypto Funds in 2020
The crypto rally of 2020 is not the biggest reason for 21Shares’ growth.
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Investors Move 10% of Their Gold From Hong Kong Amid Financial Censorship Fears
Hong Kong investors are moving their gold offshore as China’s new national security law prompts fears of financial censorship. Some 10% of private holdings have been moved to safer jurisdictions such as Singapore and Switzerland since the beginning of protests in Hong Kong last year. In a recent interview, Joshua Rotbart, head of Hong Kong-based…
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Government-Owned Swiss Bank Launching Crypto Trading and Custody Services
Basler Kantonalbank (BKB), Switzerland’s eighth-largest bank, is getting into crypto through its subsidiary, Bank Cler. Owned by the Swiss Canton of Basel-City, BKB has total assets of approximately $49 billion. Swiss Canton Bank Launching Crypto Services Local Swiss government-owned commercial bank BKB will be offering cryptocurrency services through Bank Cler, the bank told Citywire Switzerland…
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Unite to Succeed: Swiss Stablecoin Association Hopes to Break the Ice
The new World Stablecoin Association hopes to create a united front for the sector to tackle regulatory concerns and drive collaboration.
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State-Run Bank in Switzerland to Launch Crypto Services
Swiss cantonal bank Basler Kantonalbank becomes the first bank in Switzerland to announce its crypto plans.
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Bitcoin Suisse: Users Can Now Trade Gold Against Bitcoin and Ethereum
Swiss crypto financial firm Bitcoin Suisse has added gold, silver, and platinum to its platform, allowing users to trade the precious metals against both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), as well as five other major fiat currencies. The precious metal trades are available for 24/7 trading with immediate cash settlement, the company announced on May…
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Swiss Government Rejects $103 Million Bailout for Crypto Companies Battered by Coronavirus
Switzerland’s government has rejected a 100 million franc ($103 million) bailout for local cryptocurrency companies battered by the coronavirus economy, local media reported. Zug finance director Heinz Taennler requested the special funding package in April. He planned to issue out loans to startups, which could be converted into shares. The central government had already unveiled…
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Eight Countries That Don’t Tax Your Bitcoin Gains
As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets at zero taxes. Circumstances vary, but the real…
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Bitcoin Suisse Sells 20% Stake to Raise $47 Million: Crypto Valley Broker Aims To Expand Into Banking
Crypto valley firm Bitcoin Suisse has announced plans to sell a 20% stake in the company. The sale is expected to raise 46 million Swiss francs ($47.38 million). Bitcoin Suisse said it intends to use the money to expand its portfolio to banking services in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, according to local media reports. The firm’s…