Tag: switzerland
For over a century now, Switzerland has functioned as Europe’s financial heart. Long famed for its banking elite and status as a globally renowned tax haven, it is home …
Switzerland has proven to be a prominent region for blockchain and cryptocurrencies. That situation may come to change soon, following some new AML guidelines. It is evident that authorities …
Switzerland aims to position itself as a European leader in the cryptocurrency world. This becomes apparent when looking at the adoption of crypto assets. Additionally, several banking licenses have …
It seems not all countries have given up on the idea of creating their own national cryptocurrencies. For Switzerland, the current plan of action involves looking into a state-backed …
Over the years, there have been numerous incidents in which cryptocurrency enthusiasts lost access to their funds. Hacks, thefts, and throwing away a hard drive without a private key backup are …
The year 2017 is an important one for the Swiss banking sector. As of January 1st, the country’s financial institutions are now obligated to share banking information. This new …
Switzerland is positioning itself as a region where both Bitcoin and fintech will thrive over the coming years. The government is looking to ease off on fintech regulation, although …
Money laundering in the financial sector is nothing new under the sun. A new report makes mention of how as many as 15 Swiss banks could be involved in …
Contrary to what most people had expected, the Swiss population is not for establishing a universal basic income to every citizen. As it turns out, only 23% of votes …
