Switzerland

Alvaro Cosi of Switzerland for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) talks about how they're utilizing blockchain technology to encourage people to stake their digital assets through the Cardano stake pool, allowing them to receive rewards, and in turn, still support refugees.

Nov 13, 2023

KeyRock has received Swiss regulatory clearance from a government-approved standards body, according to a Tuesday statement by the company. Keyrock CEO Kevin de Patoul weighs in on the state of crypto regulation in Switzerland compared to the U.S. "We are very happy to abide by the strictest of rules, but we also want to know that those rules are not going to change every six months," de Patoul said.

Sep 26, 2023

Blockchain firm Ripple is launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform that allows central banks, governments, and financial institutions to issue their own digital currency. James Wallis, Ripple Vice President of Central Bank Engagements and CBDCs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the platform's services and the firm's recent acquisition of Swiss-based crypto custody provider Metaco for $250 million.

May 18, 2023

Swiss regulator FINMA said Wednesday that allowing embattled lender Credit Suisse to file for bankruptcy could have resulted in deposit runs at other banks in Switzerland. FINMA and the Swiss National Bank brokered UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.3 billion) in a deal announced on March 19. "The Hash" panel discusses the larger implications for the Swiss banking system.

Apr 5, 2023

Credit Suisse has agreed to a $53 billion loan from the Swiss National Bank, after shares of Switzerland's second-largest lender hit a fresh record low on Wednesday. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss how recent banking jitters are impacting the cryptocurrency market.

Mar 16, 2023

Credit Suisse has agreed to a $53 billion loan from the Swiss central ban, after shares of Switzerland's second-largest lender hit a fresh record low on Wednesday. "What you're seeing are sharks in the water and a lot of short-selling of bank stocks," said Jason Brett, Key Bridge Advisors Managing Director and former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC. "It might put SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the center stage very soon."

Mar 16, 2023

Signature Bank is on the market after being shuttered by state regulators on Sunday, but any potential buyer reportedly has to agree to a major caveat: no crypto. Jason Brett, Key Bridge Advisors Managing Director and former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC, shares insights into the recent banking jitters and its impact on the crypto industry. Plus, his outlook for Credit Suisse after Switzerland's second-biggest lender saw its worst day on record, with shares falling over 20%.

Mar 16, 2023

The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee voted to impose strict restrictions on banks seeking to hold crypto. Luzius Meisser, Chair of Switzerland's largest crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse, discusses E.U. Parliament's reaction to the contagion and its impact on the crypto market.

Jan 30, 2023

Michael Casey, at the 2023 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, speaks with the founder and chief strategy director at Hub Culture, Stan Stalnaker. The discussion delves into how new technologies such as AI can help design and build green economies in all social systems. Plus, Hub Culture’s new emergent intelligence project Zeke.ai.

Jan 27, 2023

Hut 8 Mining CEO Jaime Leverton discusses the significance of bitcoiners attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Plus, her outlook on bitcoin (BTC) as the market continues to navigate crypto winter.

Jan 20, 2023