It may have taken its time to get into the gist of the crypto industry, but its all in now. The U.S Securities and Exchanges Commission has always made its presence known. It has warned severally that some cryptos qualify as securities and should abide by the relevant law. However, […]
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The US Is Sending Money Offshore by Bumbling Crypto Regulation
Regulation is still a contentious subject that splits the crypto community down the middle. But after all the abuses witnessed to date, it’s hard to swallow the argument that the industry needs no regulating at all. That it will stifle innovation and kill off the beautiful utopia created by… hacks […]
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. The following names are listed in alphabetical order. #6 Alethena A […]
Top 5 Blockchain Conferences in Europe This Fall
For cryptocurrency insiders suffering from conference fatigue, it might be tempting to block out your agenda for the rest of the fall. With many of the heavy hitters like Consensus already over, don’t be fooled into thinking you’ve seen this year’s best. In an industry moving faster than a bullet […]
Top 6 Reasons Switzerland Is a Crypto and Blockchain Hub
Various countries in Europe are becoming increasingly blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly. Switzerland appears to be leading the way in this regard. As pointed out by Nexo, there are some good reasons why this country is making so many headlines. Below are some examples, ranked by importance. 6. Prone to Disruption Although one could […]
Switzerland’s Stock Exchange Will Offer Cryptocurrency Services in Early 2019
Financial service providers have shown an increasing interest in cryptocurrency. Multiple banks are mulling the idea of setting up cryptocurrency trading desks. Doing so will take a lot of time and effort. In Switzerland, the domestic stock exchange and a digital exchange are set to offer cryptocurrency-related services. Switzerland Continues […]
Swiss Regulators Aim to Give Crypto Firms Better Access to Financial Services
Switzerland is attempting to position itself as a hub for cryptocurrency activity. Surprisingly, it seems the country’s policymakers are intent on bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional banking. Depending on how the current situation evolves, cryptocurrency firms may soon have full access to traditional banking services. Switzerland Embraces Cryptocurrency […]
Top 3 Countries Leading the Way on Cryptocurrency Regulation
As the United States starts to get its head around the cryptocurrency space, regulation is still lacking much-needed clarity. The ICO market is carrying on as enthusiastically as possible, raising just shy of $12 billion already this year. But with the mixed messages and questions raised by the SEC, some […]
Decommissioned Swiss Army Bunkers Can Keep Your Bitcoins Safe
The banking sector appears almost smitten by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies these days. Although there is still plenty of work to be done, it seems Xapo has some big plans. Using old Swiss army bunkers for Bitcoin-related purposes raises a lot of questions. Swiss Army Bunkers and Bitcoin It doesn’t happen all […]
Implications of Governmental Adoption of Cryptocurrency
A year ago, it would have been difficult to believe that major governments throughout the world would delve into the world of cryptocurrency. However, with last summer’s price explosion, nations worldwide have begun to approach cryptocurrency from a number of angles. While cryptocurrency was first conceived as a tool to […]