Tag: Switzerland

Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator. Read more: www.coindesk.com

WISeKey and Lykke Corp announced today during the Davos Internet of Value Blockchain RoundTable a joint agreement to integrate and co-offer their flagship products. Read more: www.businesswire.com

Swiss insurer Helvetia is the latest traditional institution to move into startups investment with the launch of its newly established venture fund. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

The Swiss FinTech sector does not expect to benefit from UK Brexit woes but does think it will soon be an international player. Read more: www.forbes.com

Virtual data rooms for due diligence firm Drooms has acquired private equity deal flow platform DealMarket. The financial terms of the deal are undisclosed. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Microinsurance firm Stonestep has nabbed $4m in a Series A funding round. The investment comes from insurtech investor XL Innovate. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

As of now, Neure Zuercher Zeitung reports, financial authorities – specifically Swiss regulator Finma – are still unsure whether the services Xapo offers make it, in fact, a bank. Read more: www.bitcoinist.com

Aiming To Become The Leading Online Payments Innovator For European-Based Online Business, SecurionPay Launches New Feature To Get One Step Closer. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Employees will be provided with a secure digital wallet (EY wallet app) that enables them to pay for products and services using Bitcoin. Read more: www.bankingtech.com

A division of the Swiss government has called for an easing of regulations for FinTech firms in favour of a more forward-thinking approach, including a special license. Read more: www.finextra.com