Tag: Switzerland
Bitcoin startup Xapo gets approval from Swiss finance regulator
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 to integrate cybersecurity into blockchain
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 looks to back startups with $55m VC fund
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
Swiss FinTech needs young stars to grow startups
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
Drooms picks up deal flow platform DealMarket
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
Stonestep nabs $4m to take microinsurance to Asia
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
Xapo still battling Swiss regulators after 18 months
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
Europe’s Best Kept Digital Payments Secret Just Got Better
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
EY Switzerland first advisory firm to accept bitcoin
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
Swiss government looks to ease rules for FinTechs
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