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Swiss Regulator FINMA Won't Impede Libra's Development

"We are not here to make such projects impossible," Mark Branson, CEO of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, said of Libra.

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Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lines up Buyers for 'Initial Digital Offering'

Swiss stock exchange SIX's SDX blockchain platform has organized a consortium of institutions to back its "initial digital offering" set for mid-2020.

SIX Swiss Exchange is based in Zurich.

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Arab Bank's Swiss Arm Is Launching Cryptocurrency Services

The Swiss branch of one of the top financial institutions in the Middle East is launching a suite of cryptocurrency-based services.

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Facebook Libra Brings 'Risks and Opportunities': Swiss Watchdog Chief

FINMA's director has spoken out about the risks of working with a major project like Facebook's Libra, and said there are also potential benefits.

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Facebook Libra Is Seeking to Register as a Payment System in Switzerland

The non-profit set up to run Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking to apply for licensing as a payment system in Switzerland.

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Facebook Libra, Other Cryptos Must Comply With US Rules: Treasury Official

Facebook's Libra and other cryptocurrencies operating in the U.S. must meet regulatory requirements to tackle financial crimes, the official said.

Sigal Mandelkar, US Treasury

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Swiss Regulator Licenses Two New Blockchain Companies as It Shores up Legal Requirements

Two Swiss startups received broker dealer licenses as FINMA hardens its AML requirements.

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US Lawmakers to Discuss Facebook Libra on Swiss Visit: Report

Congresswoman Maxine Waters and other U.S. lawmakers will discuss Facebook's crypto project with the Swiss data privacy chief this week.

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Crypto Exchange and Custodian Smart Valor Goes Live in Switzerland

With $3.25 million in new funding, Smart Valor says it's launching the first regulated bitcoin exchange in crypto-friendly Switzerland.

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Crypto-Focused Finance App Aximetria Wins License From Swiss Regulator

Aximetria, a firm offering a personal finance app for fiat and cryptocurrencies, has been awarded a financial intermediary license in Switzerland.

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