Matrixport acquires Swiss asset manager, expands in Europe

Matrixport has completed its all-cash acquisition of Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management.

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Relais Bitcoin Mission: Bringing Europeans the Orange Coin Despite the Red Tape

Relai co-founder and CEO Julian Liniger wants to onboard as many EU and UK citizens as possible to Bitcoin, even if that means having to jump through regulatory hoops.

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Pavel Durov accused of physically abusing child as 17-month-old case resurfaces Report

According to a Forbes report, the Telegram CEO has been accused of physically abusing his youngest child by his former partner.

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Switzerland Pioneers Open Source Software and Digital Sovereignty Initiatives

Switzerland mandates government-developed software to be open source, joining Germany and France in enhancing digital sovereignty and security. (Read More)

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Inside Luganos crypto revolution A documentary

Bitcoin journalist Joe Hall tests Lugano, Switzerland, to see if it truly merits the title of the worlds most crypto-friendly town.

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Switzerland takes a tech neutral approach to AI regulations

As the world races to regulate high-level AI systems, Switzerland is taking a more tech natural approach, focusing on sector-based use cases while still having a major voice on the global stage.

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BitRam Artwork Auction 11-13th June

Made in 20241/3 re-paint auctioned via Scarce City on June 11-13th 2024

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How to buy Bitcoin in Switzerland

Is Bitcoin legal in Switzerland? Discover Swiss banks attitudes toward crypto and various ways to buy BTC.

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Switzerland Set to Host Crypto Projects Vying for Privacy Dominance

In preparation for the upcoming battle for privacy, various cryptocurrency projects are setting their sights on Switzerland. Known for its strong privacy laws and financial system, the European country is becoming a hub for blockchain and crypto companies looking to ensure the security of their users’ data. Switzerland’s welcoming attitude towards blockchain technology has attracted [...]

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Swiss Central Bank President Rejects Bitcoin as a Reserve Currency, Cites Volatility and Liquidity Concerns

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KYC, Bitcoin, and the failed hopes of AML policies: Preserving individual freedom

KYC from 0 does not help catch criminals, but it does compromise personal freedom, bringing the surveillance state one step closer. Switzerlands approach can serve as a model to prevent this dystopia from happening.

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BIS, 3 central banks look at DeFi technology for wCBDC FX in interim project report

Project Mariana uses an automated market maker to reduce settlement risk and to create a liquidity pool in place of order books.

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Swiss National Bank Will Do a Test Run of CBDCs

The Swiss CBDC will be sold on the SIX platform and counted as a test run for a possible wider release.

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UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse brings some good and bad for crypto

Many in Switzerland have said that UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse was necessary to avoid a calamitous banking crisis like that seen in 2008.

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Swiss central bank announces plans for wholesale CBDC pilot with ‘real money’: Report

Thomas Jordan, head of the Swiss National Bank, announced the project at a conference in Zurich; bank still feels “prudent” about a retail CBDC, though.

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Lugano After One Year on its Bitcoin and Tether Standard

Tether explains what Lugano has done so far to expand Bitcoin and stablecoin adoption as a means of payment.

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Swiss Bitcoin App Relai Raises $4.5 Million Led By Jeff Booth’s Ego Death Capital

The funding will be used to expand the platform's retail Bitcoin on-ramp in Europe, add zero-fee trading, support for Lightning and more.

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ShapeShift Responds to Elizabeth Warren

Shapeshift responded to Senator Warren's Valentine's Day Senate hearing statements on Twitter on Feb. 19. (Read More)

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El Salvador to Open a Second Bitcoin Embassy, This Time in Texas

El Salvador's ambassador to the US discussed the opening of a bitcoin embassy in Texas with Jose Esparza.

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Crypto Firm Taurus Completes $65 Million Funding Round Led by Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank

The Swiss crypto company will use the financing to expand across Europe and the UAE.

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