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Switzerland Softens Tone on Libra After Ex-President Says Project ‘Failed’
Switzerland's now-departed president said the project had "failed" in its current form. дальше »
2020-1-21 15:45 | |
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Tencent Takes Charge in Crafting International Standards For Blockchain Invoices
The Chinese giant Tencent has recently been allowed by Chinese tax officials to move forward with a process to draft the new international standards for blockchain-based invoices. According to the reports from local media outlets, the project was backed by several other countries, too. дальше »
2019-10-29 21:40 | |
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Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra unveils official backers, but its future is still uncertain
Facebook has managed to officially sign up 21 organizations to its Libra Association following several high-profile departures from its controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ project. According to a press release, Andreessen Horowitz, Ribbit Capital, Spotify, Coinbase, Uber Technologies, Vodafone, and Xapo are among those who signed the Libra Association’s charter. дальше »
2019-10-15 12:33 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Charter Signed By 21 Organizations During Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland
The Libra charter has been signed by 21 organizations, just days after several high-profile payment processing and e-commerce companies withdrew from the controversial stablecoin project led Facebook. The Libra Association named its board of directors... дальше »
2019-10-15 10:01 | |
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Facebook’s Libra ‘is being done transparently,’ claims Swiss FINMA’s Head
Mark Branson, Head of Swiss financial advisor FINMA, is in the news after he said that Switzerland is more concerned about cryptocurrencies being developed outside government scrutiny, than it is about Libra, the proposed cryptocurrency project by Facebook. дальше »
2019-10-2 19:30 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Coin Project Will Not to Do Away with Existing Currencies
Libra association says that Facebook cryptocurrency is not being initiated to replace the already established currencies. The Managing Director Bertrand Perez, who was speaking at UN headquarters in Switzerland at a blockchain conference, stated that they are not implementing a monetary policy with Libra. дальше »
2019-9-28 17:44 | |
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Switzerland’s SIX Exchange pushes back its blockchain-powered digital exchange project
Switzerland’s SIX Exchange is in the news after it announced that it will be postponing the launch of its much-awaited project – a fully regulated crypto-trading platform for its users, known as SIX Digital Exchange (SDX). дальше »
2019-9-24 19:30 | |
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European Countries Step Up Response to Facebook’s Libra
The European Central Bank (ECB) and a number of countries in the region have stepped up their efforts in response to Facebook’s Libra, which has revived a competing ECB project for instant payments. дальше »
2019-9-16 13:30 | |
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Central Banks to Meet With Libra Founders in Switzerland on Monday
A forum of central banks will meet with Libra on Monday to assess the purported financial stability risks of the project
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France To Block Libra But FINMA Eager For Regulation
Fresh reports have revealed that France wants to block Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in Europe. Meanwhile, financial regulators in Switzerland say they are open to international cooperation in the creation of a regulatory framework for the proposed cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-9-12 14:30 | |
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Facebook's Crypto Libra Isn't Getting Away With Measly Swiss Payments License
Switzerland’s financial regulator has indicated that Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra will be required to meet additional requirements besides getting a payment system license prior to starting operations. дальше »
2019-9-12 18:01 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Set to Register as Payment System in Switzerland
Coinspeaker Facebook’s Libra Set to Register as Payment System in SwitzerlandFacebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking a Swiss payment system license, financial watchdog FINMA said, noting the breadth of the planned services would require broad oversight. дальше »
2019-9-11 13:20 | |
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Switzerland’s FINMA clarifies its stand on stablecoins soon after Facebook’s Libra pursues a payment license
On 2 May 2019, Facebook had registered a new company, Libra Networks, in Geneva, a step that turned out to be the company’s first move into the blockchain space. Recently, The Libra Association, the non-profit organization behind Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project, announced that it is pursuing a payment system licence from the Swiss Financial Market […] The post Switzerland’s FINMA clarifies its stand on stablecoins soon after Facebook’s Libra pursues a payment license appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-9-11 13:00 | |
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Facebook Seeks Payments License For Libra as Code Vulnerabilities Surface
Despite escalating regulatory concerns from the governments of the world, Facebook appears to be pressing on with its global bank ambitions. This week the social media giant made moves to seek a payments license for Libra from Switzerland while the US Treasury warned that it would face tough standards. дальше »
2019-9-11 11:31 | |
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Switzerland Central Bank Discusses Libra Cryptocurrency with Regulators
Switzerland National Bank’s (SNB) Vice Chairman, Fritz Zurbruegg has revealed that the apex bank is currently holding serious talks with relevant authorities across the globe concerning Facebook’s global cryptocurrency project, Libra, according to a Reuters report on August 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-28 19:00 | |
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Switzerland Meeting Does Little To Quell Libra Doubts
Last week, six members from the US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee met with Swiss regulators, including the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner and the Financial Market Supervisory Authority, to discuss Facebook's Libra project. дальше »
2019-8-27 19:31 | |
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After Visiting Switzerland, US Regulators Remain Worried About Facebook’s Libra
Coinspeaker After Visiting Switzerland, US Regulators Remain Worried About Facebook’s LibraFollowing a visit to Switzerland to meet with the country’s financial regulators, United States lawmakers are still concerned over Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency project, Libra. дальше »
2019-8-26 11:09 | |
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Swiss Data Protection Agency Expects Libra Info By End Of August
Switzerland's Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) has been tapped by Facebook to oversee Libra and the Libra Association. While Facebook hasn't been the easiest to get in contact with for the FDPIC, the agency expects to have more information on the Libra project by the end of the month. дальше »
2019-8-22 23:47 | |
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Facebook’s Libra crossed the Atlantic to Switzerland for regulatory certainty, claims US Congressman
Facebook crossed the Atlantic, leaving US Congressmen pointing fingers. Libra, the cryptocurrency project launched by Facebook could be left in the docks before it sets sail for Switzerland. After running into harsh winds at the hands of Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair during his hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, the prospects for Facebook […] The post Facebook’s Libra crossed the Atlantic to Switzerland for regulatory certainty, claims US Congressman appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-11 18:30 | |
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Congressional Subcommittee To 'Immediately' Halt Libra Progress
In a letter sent to Facebook's principals, including Mark Zuckerberg, Representative Maxine Waters asks the social media giant to stop "any movement forward on Libra," fearing the project will lead to an entirely new global financial system based out of Switzerland. дальше »
2019-7-3 18:57 | |
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As Global Regulators Demand More Insights Into Facebook’s Libra, Switzerland Remains Calm
Coinspeaker As Global Regulators Demand More Insights Into Facebook’s Libra, Switzerland Remains CalmFacebook's Libra project is drawing scrutiny from global regulators soon after the announcement last week. дальше »
2019-6-26 10:22 | |
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Swiss National Bank Member A-OK With Facebook And Libra
Speaking at the Crypto Valley Conference in Zug, Switzerland, Thomas Moser, an alternate member of the governing board at the Swiss National Bank, said Facebook's Libra project has yet to sound any alarms for the Swiss National Bank and that the country's regulators are "pretty relaxed" about it. дальше »
2019-6-25 19:13 | |
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Swiss Telecom is Showcasing Crypto Collectibles to TV via Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Swisscom, a giant of telecommunications in Switzerland, has decided to announce a new product called Noow. This new project will have a whole new approach to the way in which non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are treated. дальше »
2019-5-25 05:32 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Banks pour $50M into blockchain, Bitcoin gets on CBS’ 60 Minutes
Another weekend, another batch of stories you might’ve missed. Or as we like to put it: welcome back to another edition of Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain stories. дальше »
2019-5-20 12:07 | |
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Facebook Unexpectedly Plants Its Flag in Crypto-Friendly Switzerland
By CCN: Facebook has reportedly set up a fintech company dubbed Libra Networks in Switzerland. The move clearly correlates with the social media giant’s Project Libra. According to Reuters, the focus of the fintech is on the blockchain, payments, data analytics, and investing. дальше »
2019-5-20 02:00 | |
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WEF Forms Global Mega-Team to Redesign Trust Regarding Blockchain for Supply Chains
The world economic forum, better known as the WEF has officially formed a team of more than 100 worldwide supply chain leaders. The new team, announced on May 1st, has been developed to help create a standard for blockchain applications around the world. дальше »
2019-5-3 22:36 | |
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Distributed Technologies Research launches testnet for Unit-e payments network
CryptoNinjas Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a non-profit foundation based in Switzerland that funds research and development of distributed technologies, announced today the launch of the alpha testnet for its first project, Unit-e, a globally scalable decentralized payments network. дальше »
2019-4-19 20:05 | |
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Blockchain investment still lags behind fintech despite record-breaking 2018
European blockchain technology companies had a record year in terms of VC investment in 2018, although overshadowed by funding going into financial technology (fintech) companies. According to Innovate Finance’s ‘2018 FinTech VC Investment Landscape‘ report , the European blockchain and cryptocurrency industry witnessed a series of significant deals, but notably just four deals amounted to over $300 million. дальше »
2019-2-12 18:30 | |
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21 Lectures Offers Bitcoin Developer Courses by Schnelli, Decker and Chiang
Switzerland is an international bitcoin and blockchain mecca, known for its crypto culture and concentration of crypto businesses. Now, it is the new home to 21 Lectures, a school for bitcoin developers founded by Lucas Betschart. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:24 | |
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CONSOB European Financial Regulator Halts Avacrypto Crypto Project, Bars All Activity
By and large Europe has been progressive and welcoming to the possibilities offered by the blockchain. Countries such as Switzerland and Malta have been attractive destinations with their continues improvements in the regulatory and commercial viability. дальше »
2018-12-26 23:45 | |
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Alibaba Cloud Becomes One of the 16 New Members to Join the Hyperledger Global Forum
Hyperledger, the open source collaborative effort designed to advance cross-industry blockchain tech, recently announced that 16 new members had joined the project. The announcement was made on day one of the Hyperledger Global Forum in Basel, Switzerland. дальше »
2018-12-12 17:04 | |
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Swiss Post and Swisscom to Develop Hyperledger-based Blockchain Platform
According to a joint press release published by Swisscom and Swiss Post, on December 6, 2018, the two state-owned entities have come together to form a “simple, secure, and sustainable” platform for blockchain applications in Switzerland. дальше »
2018-12-10 18:00 | |
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Royal Flush in Bitcoin – Beautiful Crypto Playing Cards Developed in Switzerland Are Now Sold Online
In Switzerland, a project was recently launched, with the goal of helping adoption by getting the general population acquainted with cryptocurrencies. It’s a deck of playing cards, but not any deck. дальше »
2018-12-6 15:38 | |
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Swiss Court Orders Shut Down of Envion Cryptocurrency Mining Startup
Envion, a Switzerland-based startup that claims to make use of renewable energy in providing off-grid cryptocurrency mining, has reportedly been shut down by the cantonal court of Zug, in crypto-friendly Switzerland following an alleged illegal initial coin offering (ICO), according to a Handelsblatt Global report on November 28, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-30 18:00 | |
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Bitfury Acquires Minority Stake in Final Frontier, Aims To Expand Services
The Bitfury Group has acquired a minority stake in blockchain services firm Final Frontier. Both organizations are looking to utilize each other’s knowledge and experience in the traditional and digital finance spaces to potentially release a new line of financial products and services designed to assist professional investors in getting their hands on digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:53 | |
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Blockchain Business in Crypto Valley Has Doubled Since Last Year: Report
The number of blockchain-related companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein has doubled in the last year, according to a new study published by CV VC. The Zug-based firm, in partnership with Strategy& (PwC’s global consulting arm) and inacta, compiled information about the top 50 blockchain and digital asset companies between the two countries. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:18 | |
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FINMA: Cryptocurrency Firm Alliance Capitals Looks Like a Typical Scam Project
Switzerland’s financial regulatory watchdog, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has warned cryptocurrency investors to be wary of Alliance Capital, a firm claiming to offer clients cryptocurrency trading services, binary options, and other financial products, according to a Finance Magnates report on September 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-26 05:00 | |
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Top 6 Swiss Blockchain Startups with Potential
Various European countries are positioning themselves as welcoming to blockchain and cryptocurrency firms. Switzerland is one of the leaders in this regard. A few key projects have been identified as potential investment opportunities for Swiss speculators and wealthy individuals. дальше »
2018-9-2 23:00 | |
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[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions
Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »
2018-8-15 17:34 | |
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Tezos Announces PwC as External Auditor
Tezos has announced PwC Switzerland as its independent external auditor. This move is likely another step by the project to ease investor concerns after a series of controversies trailed the project in the aftermath of its record-setting ICO. дальше »
2018-7-25 11:25 | |
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Hard Nut to Crack for a Quantum Computer: IDM Presents a Platform for Ultra-Secure Storage
Ideal Data Memory (IDM) releases a decentralized platform for ultra-secure data storage based on the SIZE algorithm. Data in the IDM repository is encrypted on the sender’s device, cannot be opened, lost, or stolen by hackers. дальше »
2018-7-16 20:30 | |
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Switzerland’s Stock Exchange is Launching a Cryptocurrency Exchange
SIX Group — the owner and operator of Switzerland’s stock exchange — announced plans to launch a fully-integrated digital asset infrastructure for trading, settlement, and custody of digital currencies based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). дальше »
2018-7-6 17:00 | |
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The Daily: Bittrex Invades Europe and Blockchain Gets Raunchy
From the sublime to the smutty, today’s Bitcoin in Brief runs the full gamut of emotions and stories. These include Bittrex’s new foray into Europe, EOS’ quest to offload its billion-dollar warchest and Jackson Palmer’s viral new project, 50 Shades of Blockchain. дальше »
2018-7-6 14:50 | |
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Geneva will host the second Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Switzerland
On October 9, 2018, Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Switzerland will take place for the second time in Geneva, the European fintech hub. The event is dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrencies uniting blockchain project developers, investors, analysts, financiers, specialists in marketing and legal support of business. дальше »
2018-7-6 03:18 | |
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