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EU Parliament: Cryptocurrencies Unlikely to Impact Central Bank Monetary Policy

Virtual currencies including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are unlikely to have an impact on monetary policy, according to a new report by the European Parliament. Image: European Parliament, Strasbourg, Hemicycle, Wikipedia The research paper, pr...

The Reality of Blockchain for CFOs and Auditors

Blockchain technology’s ability to record any form of data makes it malleable for use in many industries. Despite its vast potential for financial services, in particular, its adoption by that sector has taken on a more measured pace, hindered in man...

SophiaTX and Biotron Partner Up to Launch Full Personal Data App

Swiss-based blockchain firm SophiaTX is partnering personal data analytics platform Biotron to release the full version of their personal data analytics app, Biotron Data, to the public. The beta version of the app, was released in May, and has alrea...

Twint Appoints New CEO

TWINT, Switzerland’y has now appointed Markus Kilb as its new CEO to replace Thierry Kneissler. Markus Kilb, previously head of Unicredit Family Financing Bank in Germany, is an expert in customer-facing credit card business and in digital transforma...

Wirtschaftsfaktor Crowdlending: 75.000 Jobs und 4,4 Mrd. Euro Beitrag zur Globalwirtschaft durch KMU-Finanzierung

Eine aktuelle Studie von Oxford Economics zeigt erstmals die wachsende globale Bedeutung von Crowdlending für Volkswirtschaften auf – auch in Deutschland. 2017 sind durch die Kreditvergabe über Funding Circle, dem führenden Marktplatz für die Finanzi...

Brexit: How Will It Affect London as a Global Fintech Hub?

As the clock starts ticking closer and closer toward the inevitable Brexit, questions are being raised about London’s position as a global fintech hub. Simon Briskman, partner at the international law firm, Fieldfisher was of the opinion that f...

Introducing Swiss Fintechpoly: a Monopoly but for Fintech Nerds

With more than 275 million sets sold in 43 languages and 111 countries, and more than one billion players, it is fair to say that Monopoly is one of the world’s favorite board games and part of international popular culture. Derived from The Landlord...

Schneider-Ammann: Switzerland Needs More Blockchain Experts

Although Switzerland has successfully pioneered the development of cryptocurrency in its economy, it may have yet to realise the full economic potential of new technologies in the field. The Crypto Valley Conference held in Zug in June represented on...

Swisscom Startup Challenge 2018 Gibt Finalisten Bekannt

Swisscom hat die 10 Finalisten der Swisscom Start-up Challenge bekannt gegeben. Unter den 10 Finalisten sind auch 3 Fintech Startups. (AAACell, Futurae und Sentifi). Die fünf Sieger werden im Oktober ins Silicon Valley reisen. Das Public Voting begi...

Kreditfabrik der Glarner Kantonalbank Vermittelt nun Schweizweit

Die Glarner Kantonalbank teilte am 29. Mai 2018 mit, dass sie mit der CredEx über das Verwalten von Hypothekarkrediten verhandelt, die über deren Online-Plattform schweizweit vermittelt werden. Die GLKB und CredEx haben die Zusammenarbeit vertragli...

Kreditfabrik der Glarner Kantonalbank Vermittelt nun Schweizweit für CredEx

Swiss Fintech Startup Map July, 264 Swiss Fintech Startups

Swisscom released the Swiss Fintech Startup Map for July 2018 which now counts 264 Swiss Fintech Startups, 14 more than in June. The post Swiss Fintech Startup Map July, 264 Swiss Fintech Startups appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance Ne...

The F1 Innovation Prize Prepares to Transform Fan’s Winning Technology Idea into Reality

Formula 1 Managing Director of Motorsports Ross Brawn and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport driver Lewis Hamilton will mark a new milestone for Formula 1 by launching the first-ever crowd-sourcing competition in a global sport which will turn a fan’s...

Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Crypto and ICO Trading

Switzerland’s stock exchange – owned and managed by SIX – today announced that it is building a fully integrated trading, settlement and custody infrastructure for digital assets. SIX is regulated as an operator of Financial Market Infrastructure (FM...

Redalpine Exit: bexio Acquired by Mobiliar

Bexio – part of the Redalpine fund II – just got acquired by Mobiliar. With this acquisition Mobiliar aims to further strengthen their position in the SMB market. bexio, in turn, gets a strong boost in order to further develop their platform. bexio g...