Switzerland Financial News

19.01 / 05:31

business Blockchain Ripple SEC Ripple CEO: XRP lawsuit resolved by June, SEC conduct 'embarrassing'

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expects the firm’s long-running dispute with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) will be finalized within “single-digit months” and remains confident in securing a favorable outcome.

18.01 / 20:03

UPS Credit Suisse rolls out more cash bonuses to keep senior bankers

Credit Suisse is rolling out another bonus programme for senior bankers that offers cash upfront in a bid to retain key dealmakers.

18.01 / 19:47

coinbase Gaming DApp genesis Costs Today in Crypto: Coinbase Halts Japan Operations, Digital Currency Group is Suspending Quarterly Dividends, Amber Group is Slashing Costs and Jobs

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________

18.01 / 18:37

MET Yellen Plans China Trip as Washington, Beijing Work to Revive Ties

ZURICH—Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to China soon, the Treasury Department said, a step aimed at rebuilding a U.S.-China relationship that has deteriorated in recent years.

18.01 / 17:41

regulation World Economic Forum Davos WEF 2023: CBDCs need to find a 'real problem' to solve, says SARB governor

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago highlighted issues surrounding the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, held in Davos, Switzerland.

18.01 / 17:27

business World Economic Forum Davos Crypto miner explains how Bitcoin mining stabilizes grids

2022 was “the perfect storm” for Bitcoin (BTC) miners, according to Jaime Leverton, CEO of Hut8 mining, one of the largest crypto miners and digital asset experts in the space.

18.01 / 16:47

business Altcoin solana stock exchange Swiss Crypto Staking 21Shares 21Shares debuts crypto staking ETP on BX Swiss exchange

Switzerland-based cryptocurrency firm 21Shares is betting on proof-of-stake (PoS) coins by launching a new crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) dedicated to staking.

18.01 / 16:03

UPS global economy In Davos, Leaders Fret Over Fragmenting Global Economy

DAVOS, Switzerland—Geopolitical rivalry, technology decoupling and protectionism have increasingly altered the world’s business and political landscape, adding new risks and threats and, for some, opportunity, say executives and officials meeting this week at the World Economic Forum.

18.01 / 15:03

Blockchain Adoption defi avalanche Ava Labs TradFi NOT DeFi should complement TradFi, not attack it: Ava Labs CEO | Davos 2023

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is on its way from becoming a small niche within the financial industry to something traditional finance (TradFi) is trying to incorporate.

18.01 / 13:33

CEO At Davos, Mood Is Somber as Many CEOs Question Economic Outlook

DAVOS, Switzerland—The end of the free-money era has put a chill in the Swiss mountain air.

18.01 / 13:33

Continental Yellen, Top Chinese Official to Meet, Try to Smooth Economic Ties

WASHINGTON—U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with senior Chinese official Liu He this week as the two superpowers try to rekindle a relationship that accounts for much of the world’s economic activity but has grown tense over technology access, trade policy and Taiwan.

18.01 / 11:13

business Blockchain Sustainability Space Davos 2023: Education is key to driving sustainability in blockchain and beyond

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, brings together global leaders and thinkers across various industries to hone in on global issues each year. As the world of crypto and blockchain continues to push into the mainstream view, it, too, has become a topic of discussion at the legacy event.

17.01 / 20:33

CEO At Davos, Mood Is Somber as Many CEOs Question Economic Outlook

DAVOS, Switzerland—The end of the free-money era has put a chill in the Swiss mountain air.

17.01 / 20:33

Continental Yellen, Top Chinese Official to Meet, Try to Smooth Economic Ties

17.01 / 14:47

CEO Future At Davos, Mood Is Somber as Many CEOs Question Economy’s Future

DAVOS, Switzerland—The end of the free-money era has put a chill in the Swiss mountain air.

17.01 / 12:45

Halving Bitcoin SkyBridge Skybridge Capital is Predicting Bitcoin Gets to $35k This Year But is That Hope Over Realism?

Global investment firm SkyBridge Capital is betting on Bitcoin reaching the $35,000 price level by the end of 2023 on the back of a sustained turnaround in the crypto market.

17.01 / 10:09

event Blockchain Environment Carbon Credits Putting carbon credits on blockchain won’t solve the problem alone: Davos

Simply trading carbon credits, on the blockchain or otherwise, won’t solve a lot for the environment as companies must understand why they’re using them and how to make a real impact, carbon blockchain executives argue.

17.01 / 08:49

business FTX Bankruptcy 'Ninth circle of hell' is reserved for SBF for his betrayal: Scaramucci

SkyBridge Capital managing partner Anthony Scaramucci has opened up about the “betrayal” he felt over the actions of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who he said he once considered a “friend.”

17.01 / 05:37

Continental Yellen, Top Chinese Official to Meet, Try to Smooth Economic Ties

16.01 / 17:37

Swiss Davos delegates see climate crisis first-hand in unusually warm Swiss resort

While climate change has long been a recurring theme at Davos, the global leaders who attend likely will see the effects from their hotel rooms this year.

16.01 / 13:43

Continental Yellen, Top Chinese Official to Meet, Try to Smooth Economic Ties

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