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Swiss Bank PostFinance Introduces Ethereum Staking for Passive Income

PostFinance now offers Ethereum staking, giving customers the opportunity to earn passive income on the Ethereum blockchain with a minimum deposit of 0.1 ETH. Fully integrated with its e-finance platform, the service ensures real-time transparency, with plans for future cryptocurrency staking expansions.

, by Hongji Feng

Swiss Legislator Pushes for Referendum Plan to Add Bitcoin to Constitution

A Swiss legislator is pushing for a referendum plan, which would require collecting 100,000 signatures to vote on adopting Bitcoin to Swiss constitution.

, by Sujha Sundararajan

“Bitcoin Price Will Even Reach Seven Figures” – Bitcoin Suisse Founder

Bitcoin Suisse founder Niklas Nikolajsen predicts Bitcoin will hit a seven-figure price, driven by the US election and Bitcoin halving.

, by Veronika Rinecker

Swiss Lawmakers to Study Bitcoin for Power Grid Upgrade

In a groundbreaking decision, the Grand Council of Switzerland’s Canton of Bern has approved a motion to evaluate the potential of Bitcoin mining to stabilize the local energy grid and utilize surplus energy. This legislative move was spearheaded by Swiss lawmaker Samuel Kullmann and supported...

, by Hassan Shittu

Swiss FINMA Highlights Money Laundering Risks in Digital Assets

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) identified digital assets as a high-risk area for money laundering in its latest Risk Monitor report. In the annual report, FINMA emphasized the vulnerabilities of digital assets, highlighting their use in financial crimes such as...

, by Hongji Feng

Dubai, Switzerland, South Korea Crowned Top Crypto Business Locations in 2024

Dubai, Switzerland and South Korea have been identified as prime destinations for crypto business in 2024. According to a Social Capital Markets report, these countries rank high in providing legal clarity. They also impose favorable capital gains and corporate tax rates. Further, these...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Matrixport Expands into Switzerland With Crypto Asset Manager Buyout

Singapore-based Matrixport announced its expansion into Switzerland on Monday, agreeing to acquire Crypto Finance Asset Management (CFAM). Previously, CFAM operated within the Deutsche Börse Group-owned Crypto Finance Group (CFG). Post the acquisition, the unit has now been renamed to...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Swiss Banks Join Forces for Blockchain-Based Deposit Token

Large Swiss banks join forces to explore a blockchain-based digital Swiss franc, aiming to modernize the country's financial system and boost its digital competitiveness.

, by Veronika Rinecker

Swiss Crypto Bank Amina Aims for Austrian VASP License

Swiss-based crypto bank Amina is applying for a Virtual Asset Services Provider (VASP) license with the Austrian Financial Market Authority, CEO Franz Bergmüller has said. In a Finews interview published Tuesday, Bergmüller explained that the bank must establish a new team before conducting...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Swiss Banking Giant ZKB Partners with Crypto Finance to Offer Crypto Brokerage Services

Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB), one of Switzerland’s largest banking institutions, has launched crypto brokerage services for its customers.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Switzerland Launches Public Consultation On Crypto Tax Information Sharing

Switzerland is contemplating including crypto tax data within its international information exchange protocols. The Federal Council on Wednesday initiated a consultation process for a new bill. This bill aims to facilitate the sharing of crypto asset information with 111 jurisdictions. These...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Swiss Bitcoin Advocates Launch Petition Urging National Bank to Hold BTC Reserves

A group of Bitcoin enthusiasts based in Switzerland is making an effort to convince the Swiss National Bank to include BTC in its reserves.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Switzerland Is Now ‘Home to 13 Crypto Unicorns’ – Report

Crypto “unicorns” are springing up in Switzerland, with a recent report claiming the nation is now home to 13 token-related firms worth $1 billion or more. Per a report from PME, the number of unicorns in the crypto sector rose from nine in 2022 to 13 last year. Crypto Unicorns:...

Switzerland’s PostFinance Starts Offering Crypto in Partnership With Sygnum

Switzerland’s PostFinance has partnered with the crypto bank Sygnum to launch a new retail cryptocurrency for its 2.5 million customers on Wednesday, as digital assets become an “integral part” of the financial world. In an announcement, PostFinance said is the “first...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Top Crypto Hedge Fund Faced Swiss Raid Over FTX-Linked Losses

Prominent crypto hedge fund Tyr Capital Partners faces allegations of "criminal" mismanagement and was raided by a Swiss prosecutor over losses incurred in relation to FTX. The Geneva-based firm disregarded an internal risk threshold and investor alerts regarding its substantial exposure to...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Crypto Bank Sygnum Raises $40 Million for Expansion and Mergers

Sygnum AG, a global digital asset bank, has successfully raised $40 million in a strategic funding round led by Azimut Holding. According to Sygnum’s latest announcement, the bank completed the oversubscribed funding round with over $40 million, exceeding its original $35 million target....

, by Hongji Feng

Value of Crypto Projects in Switzerland and Liechtenstein Surges 107% YoY to $382.93 Billion: Report

Switzerland and Liechtenstein's crypto projects value surged by 107% year-over-year to $382.93 billion, led by Ethereum, amidst broader market recovery and innovation. According to a report by Swiss venture capital firm Crypto Valley (CV VC), the value of cryptocurrency projects based in...

, by Hassan Shittu

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