Category : News

7 Things We Know About Facebook’s $1 Billion Cryptocurrency Project

Following the wind-down of the bull market of 2017, cyrpto is still undergoing some fascinating developments. A key one that grabbed even mainstream headlines? Facebook’s announcement that they too, want to foray into issuing coins. The results...

Why Switzerland is Still Second to Singapore as a Global Fintech Hub

The fintech of 2016 is a universe away from the fintech of 2019. That’s just the song for any field encompassing tech these days. Yet, one thing that does not change year-on-year it seems, is Switzerland’s position as a global fintech hub...

From Bank Frick to Bitcoin Suisse – Mauro Casellini Takes on a New Role

Experienced head of blockchain banking at Bank Frick, Mauro Casellini, will be joining Bitcoin Suisse as of 1 July. He will be overseeing the expansion of the Liechtenstein subsidiary of Bitcoin Suisse as its new CEO. Bank Frick and Bitcoin Suisse we...

Transfermate Kauft Schweizer Devisen-Fintech Startup

TransferMate, einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von grenzüberschreitenden B2B-Zahlungen, hat die Übernahme des Schweizer Devisen-Unternehmens Devisenwerk bekannt gegeben. Damit erhält TransferMate direkten Zugang zu einem der weltweit wichtigsten...

Noch ein Schweizer Fintech Verein: Geneva Fintech Association Startet

Eine Gruppe von Genfer Organisationen hat sich unter dem Patronat des Kantons Genf zur Geneva Fintech Association zusammengeschlossen. Die neue Vereinigung schreibt sich auf die Fahne, die Entwicklung wegweisender Technologien im Bereich Fintech zu...

German Challenger Bank And Fintech Unicorn N26 Gears Up For Swiss Launch

Germany’s challenger bank and fintech unicorn N26 is gearing up to launch in Switzerland. N26’s CEO and co-founder Valentin Stalf said at the Start Summit 2019 in St. Gallen last month that the startup’s entry into the Swiss market is expected to tak...

Credit Suisse to Begin Apple Pay Support this Month

Credit Suisse has reportedly reached a payment deal with Apple and plans to begin supporting Apple Pay on its credit cards in April. As of last summer, Credit Suisse could not find common ground with the tech giant, which was asking for a double-digi...

Proxeus Technology Enables Shipment Tracking System Based on IOTA’s DLT

Proxeus a blockchain company that fashions itself as “WordPress for Blockchain” announced a successful use case of its technology to implement a decentralised shipment tracking system based on IOTA. Proxeus was also recognised by Fintech...

The Singularity Group Appoints Eric G. Sarasin as Chairman of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the independent research and investment consultancy The Singularity Group AG, founded in October 2017 and based in Zug, has appointed Eric G. Sarasin as Chairman of the Board of Directors. As a member of the Board since Augu...

UBS’ New Open Banking Sandbox Allows Access The Interfaces of 3,000 Banks in EU

Beginning with a three-month test phase, third-party service providers can now access the interfaces of more than 3,000 banks across the EU. UBS is providing this direct access to third-party providers as part of the European Revised Payment Service...

Swiss Fintech Startup Map March: 4 New Swiss Fintech Join the Ecosystem

Swisscom just released the new Swiss Fintech Startup Map March. The Swiss Fintech map counts now 319 Startups. 4 new Swiss Fintech Startups joined the map: Kreditfabrik AG The credit factory offers demanding clients a comprehensive service for the...

Eine Digitale Identität Allein Reicht Nicht

Nutzer besitzen heute mehrere digitale Indentitäten. Einige davon verwenden sie häufig, andere selten. Die Umfrage zur Verwendung digitaler Identitäten, die AdNovum im Oktober 2018 durchführte, zeigt, wie viele Zugangsdaten Nutzer haben. Nur gerade 1...

What Are Germany’s Top Funded Fintech Startups Doing With Their Funds?

Fintech continues to thrive in Germany with the number of fintech companies and investment volume steadily growing. Berlin in particular has emerged as one of Europe’s leading fintech hubs, hosting 27% of the country’s fintech companies. Frankfurt an...

Advisor Register Switzerland- Challenges for Client Advisors

The countdown to the entry into force of the new Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA) is underway. It will only take a few months and then certain client advisors operating in Switzerland – primarily those of foreign financial service providers...

Parkgebühren nun auch in der Stadt Zürich mit Twint Zahlbar

Nachdem schweizweit bereits über 50’000 Parkplätze für die Bezahlung mit der TWINT App ausgerüstet sind, folgt nun die Stadt Zürich. Die Vorteile: Keine lästige Münzsuche und die Parkierenden bezahlen mit TWINT nur die tatsächliche Parkzeit. Er...