The Federal Council of Switzerland has called for the improvement of regulatory conditions for blockchain and distributed ledger technology in the country. The Federal Council of Switzerland — the country’s executive governing body — has called for a better regulatory framework for blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the country. According to an official…
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Bitmain-backed Matrixport will extend its trading, lending and custody services in Switzerland through its new Zurich office. Matrixport, a Singapore-based crypto startup launched by former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu, will expand its services from Asia to Europe through its new Zurich office. Registered under the name of Chaintech in Switzerland, Matrixport will begin offering its…
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European Central Bank board member Benoit Coeure has warned that global stablecoins remain untested and raise potential risks across multiple policy domains. European Central Bank (ECB) board member Benoit Coeure has warned that global stablecoins remain untested and raise potential risks across multiple policy domains. Coeure, a member of the ECB’s Executive Board, made…
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The first deputy governor of the French central bank has called for distributed ledger technology-based settlements and payment systems in Europe. The first deputy governor of the French central bank has called for distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based settlements and payment systems in Europe. Speaking at the AFME Annual Capital Markets Technology and Innovation Conference on…
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Cointelegraph auf Deutsch presents a weekly digest of selected cryptocurrency and blockchain-related developments from the German-speaking world. The past week has seen a range of crypto- and blockchain-related developments in the German-speaking world. The German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection is planning to sponsor a research project of the University of Marburg on…
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Finland is coordinating a simulated Bitcoin ransomware cyberattack on more than 200 Finnish cities and public organizations. The Finnish Population Register Centre is coordinating a simulated ransomware cyberattack on more than 200 Finnish cities and public organizations. On Nov. 22, Finnish news outlet Yle reported that participating cities and organizations are rehearsing how to respond…
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The Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores has warned the public against Ethereum-based token dubbed AlyCoin. A Spanish financial watchdog has issued a warning against Ethereum (ETH)-based token dubbed AlyCoin. As Financial Magnates reported on Nov. 18, the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores warned the public against AlyCoin as it the coin is registered…
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German airline Hahn Air claims to be the first airline company to issue tickets on a blockchain, through a partnership with Winding Tree. German airline Hahn Air claims to be the first airline company to issue tickets on a blockchain, the firm announced in a press release on Nov. 18. The ticket sale using blockchain…
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Retail giants Carrefour and Nestlé are now using IBM’s Food Trust blockchain platform to track the supply chain of infant formula. Retail giants Carrefour and Nestlé are now using IBM’s Food Trust blockchain platform to track the supply chain of milk-based formula for infants, according to a Nov. 14 announcement. By using the platform, the…
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Europe has the potential to become a global leader in crypto-assets if it succeeds to create a common approach to regulating the sector, argues the AFME. Europe has the potential to become a global leader in crypto-assets if it succeeds to create a common approach to regulating the sector. So goes the argument in a…
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