Switzerland


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Swiss Post, Swisscom Developing New Blockchain Platform on Hyperledger

Swiss Post and Swisscom have teamed up to build an infrastructure for blockchain applications on Hyperledger Fabric.

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Swiss Regulator's 'Relaxed' Fintech License Covers Blockchain Firms

Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority has introduced a new "relaxed" fintech license that can apply to blockchain and crypto firms.

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Crypto Exchange-Traded Product to Launch on Swiss Stock Exchange

The first ever exchange-traded product tracking multiple cryptocurrencies will start trading next week on Switzerland's Six stock exchange.

SIX Swiss Exchange is based in Zurich.

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Swiss Finance Watchdog Tells Banks to Treat Crypto Trading As High Risk

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is giving tough guidance to banks wanting to trade in crypto assets, a report indicates.

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Crypto Fund Wins License From Swiss Markets Watchdog

Switzerland's financial markets regulator FINMA has issued an asset management license to a crypto investment fund.

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Swiss Stock Exchange to Tokenize Securities With New DLT Platform

Switzerland's principal stock exchange will build a blockchain-based platform to tokenize traditional securities for further trading and settlement.

SIX Swiss Exchange is based in Zurich.

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Crypto Valley Declares Blockchain Voting Trial a 'Success'

Zug, home of the "Crypto Valley" in Switzerland, has successfully completed its first test of a blockchain-based voting system.

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Swiss City Plans Blockchain Voting Pilot Using Ethereum-Based IDs

The Swiss City of Zug is launching a pilot that will allow residents to vote electronically, with both polling system and IDs based on blockchain.

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Move 'Em Out: ICOs Don't Seem So Scary Outside the US

A popular event forged during the token boom of 2017 saw discussion about the changing regulatory environment that has resulted.

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Lykke Launches Blockchain Accelerator and Venture Capital 'Spin-Off'

Crypto exchange Lykke has started a combined accelerator and venture firm focused on blockchain ventures with two former IBM and UBS executives.

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