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Switzerland News

A popular but expensive vacation site, the European country of Switzerland boasts a mountainous landscape. Switzerland is home to the Alps, although the mountain range also spans several other European regions. Among Switzerland’s industries, finance stands out as a top sector. The country’s official languages include French, German, Italian and Romansh.

Life in Switzerland is expensive compared with a number of other countries, including the United States. The Swiss franc is Switzerland’s main currency. Switzerland is a country that is friendly to crypto and blockchain, and home to numerous industry companies and regulation that is sensitive to the sector. In Switzerland, cryptocurrency has become a focal point within the nation’s Zug canton, nicknamed “Crypto Valley.”

News
Swiss National Bank President Thomas Jordan says stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies could hamper Switzerland’s monetary policy.
Swiss National Bank President Says Stablecoins Could Hamper Policy
Joeri Cant
2019-09-07T02:26:00+01:00
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Analysis
The recent move by Swiss regulators to licence two crypto banks is sending a message to regulators worldwide, but what are the stances of global authorities?
Crypto Banking Regulation Around the World, First Signs of Growth
Will Heasman
2019-09-04T19:31:00+01:00
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Local News
This week from Cointelegraph auf Deutsch: German authorities’ opinion on Facebook’s Libra and Swiss crypto banks getting FINMA licenses.
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Aug. 24–31 in Review
Liam Frost
2019-09-01T21:06:00+01:00
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News
Cryptocurrency firm Sygnum is in talks with local regulators to seal a crypto banking license in Singapore.
Switzerland’s First Licensed Crypto Bank Is Eyeing Singapore Next
Marie Huillet
2019-08-28T11:41:00+01:00
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News
The vice-chairman of Swiss National Bank says that Libra’s documentation is vague and still missing some details.
Swiss Central Bank SNB Is in Close Contact With Facebook’s Libra
Helen Partz
2019-08-27T19:01:00+01:00
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News
Two crypto-focused banks in Switzerland have received a banking and securities dealer license from the Financial Market Supervisory Authority.
Swiss Crypto Banks Receive Licenses From Financial Regulator
Helen Partz
2019-08-26T17:54:00+01:00
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News
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has released guidance on regulatory requirements for payments on the blockchain under FINMA supervision.
Swiss Regulator Releases AML, KYC Guidance for Blockchain Payments
Marie Huillet
2019-08-26T11:11:00+01:00
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News
Following a visit to Switzerland to discuss Facebook’s Libra stablecoin, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters still has concerns about the project.
After Switzerland Visit, Crypto Concerns Remain for US Regulators
Aaron Wood
2019-08-25T23:19:00+01:00
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