Category : Switzerland

SEBA Crypto AG: 100 Millionen CHF für den Aufbau einer FINMA-lizenzierten Bank

Die SEBA Crypto AG hat CHF 100 Millionen für die Realisierung ihrer Vision einer regulierten Bank beschafft, welche die Lücke zwischen der Krypto-Economy und dem traditionellen Finanzgeschäft schliessen soll. SEBA mit Hauptsitz in Zug will es Institu...

Switzerland and Israel Explores Possible Partnership on Blockchain

After signing their memorandum of understanding (MoU) Tel Aviv, Swiss delegates landed in Jerusalem to request that Israel opens its market for Swiss banks to trade in the region. The Swiss Minister for Finance Ueli Maurer made the journey, along wit...

Switzerland and Israel Explores Possible Partnership on Fintech and Blockchain

Futurae Raises CHF 2 Mio to Expand its AI-Powered Two-Step Authentication Solution

The Swiss-based cybersecurity startup Futurae Technologies founded by ETH Zurich security researchers and known for its artificial intelligence-powered, two-factor authentication suite, will be gunning for a market expansion now that they have closed...

Bank Frick Takes 25% Stake in 21.finance Thanks to an Upcoming Blockchain Platform

21.finance Scores Bank Frick’s Investment Thanks to Upcoming Blockchain Platform A capital injection sees Bank Frick acquiring an approximately 25% stake into 21.finance AG, known for running the area2Invest crowdfunding platform which connect...

CHF 4.5 Mio in Hand, Bitwala Merges Conventional Banking with Cryptocurrencies

Despite decentralisation being a key point of interest for bitcoin, a slew of hacks and thefts have left a certain segment of the market hungry for regulations. Bitwala, a German blockchain banking service, have raised about 4 million euros in fundin...

EUR 4.0 Mio in Hand, Bitwala Merges Conventional Banking with Cryptocurrencies

Euronext’s Techshare Programme, Expanding To Switzerland

Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, launches its fourth session of TechShare, the only European programme for non-listed companies dedicated to IPOs. Now also 12 swiss companies are joining the program, at least one of them i...

Swiss Fintech Awards 2019 Returns — Here’s the Details and Why You Should Apply

The annual Swiss Fintech Awards has returned for its 2019 edition to recognise outstanding fintech start-ups and influencers. The award that’s been running since 2016 has seen many fintech entrepreneurs benefiting from taking part in this show....

Swiss Regtech Apiax on Digital Cross-Border Compliance and Tax Regulations

Apiax, a Swiss regtech company, has launched a new tax product that allows banks and asset managers to factor the tax impact of financial instruments into their investment recommendations, addressing key challenges in wealth management, such as the n...

Here are The 4 Top Fintech Companies in Switzerland According to IDC

The recently published IDC Fintech Rankings’ Top 100 shows that Switzerland continues to be major fintech player within the global arena with 4 of its company making it into the list. The IDC Fintech Rankings list, which is in its fourth year i...

German FinTech Overview and Map 2018, September Update

German Fintech Overview and Map 2018 and link collection provided by our German blogging friends from paymentbanking. German FinTech Overview Link collection: Payment https://www.payleven.de https://www.sumup.de https://www.izettle.com/de http://w...

Tamedia Bullish on Fintech: Investment in Swiss Blockchain Marketplace Startup Lykke

Tamedia, one of the biggest Swiss media groups, defined Fintech as a new growth area in its ventures sector and is investing in Lykke, a global Blockchain based marketplace for easy management and trading of cryptocurrencies and other digitized asset...

Switzerland Guidelines: Opening Corporate Accounts For Blockchain Companies

The number of blockchain companies in Switzerland has risen sharply. The SBA welcomes this trend and takes a positive view of the high market momentum, as it boosts Switzerland’s attractiveness as a financial centre. Banks see blockchain technology a...

Swiss’ Banking Guidelines for Blockchain Companies – Here’s What it Looks Like

The number of blockchain companies in Switzerland has risen sharply. Opening an account for blockchain companies poses various challenges for banks, because the new blockchain technologies can also be associated with risks, especially in relation to...