Switzerland Financial News
16.01 / 12:33
Blockchain
Adoption
Europe
European Union
Cross-border
Cross-border crypto scammers on the hit list for EU agencies
By the end of 2022, scammers shifted their focus to duping crypto investors who desperately tried to recoup their year-long losses. An international law enforcement operation led by European government agencies joined crypto entrepreneurs and businesses to curb cross-border crypto scams since July 2022, uncovering a criminal network operating through call centers.
14.01 / 19:03
Blockchain
Adoption
World Economic Forum
Davos
Cointelegraph heads to Davos for World Economic Forum
As the World Economic Forum brings global leaders together to tackle global issues, a number of cryptocurrency and blockchain events will create a vibrant sideshow in the snowy ski destination in the Swiss Alps.
14.01 / 00:47
Law
regulation
crimes
raid
Bulgarian authorities charge four individuals following raid on Nexo office: Report
Less than 48 hours after a raid on cryptocurrency lender Nexo’s offices in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, prosecutors have reportedly charged four people.
12.01 / 16:31
CEO
ESG experts split over Davos: ‘It’s a risky brand to be associated with’
Some of the world's most powerful figures will descend on the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the World Economic Forum on 16 January.
12.01 / 13:51
ETF
Samsung
Bitcoin
Samsung investment arm to launch Bitcoin Futures ETF amid rising crypto interest
In Hong Kong, the bell rings for Bitcoin (BTC). Samsung Asset Management Hong Kong (SAMHK), a subsidiary of Samsung's investment arm Samsung Asset Management, is set to list the "Samsung Bitcoin Futures Active ETF" on the Hong Kong stock market on Jan. 13.
11.01 / 19:15
stake
Top Credit Suisse investor Harris Associates cuts stake following capital raise
US investor Harris Associates has reduced its stake in Credit Suisse to around half of its holding six months ago.
07.01 / 19:49
Citi
LME
exits
Trading Places: More exits at Credit Suisse, LME chair steps down, StanChart bolsters crypto arm
The new year has seen a raft of new jobs for City leaders.
06.01 / 17:19
Citi
LME
exits
Trading Places: More exits at Credit Suisse, LME chair steps down, StanChart bolsters crypto arm
The new year has seen a raft of new jobs for City leaders.
05.01 / 16:53
Netflix
Catholic Church
Europe's gas prices reach pre-war levels as 2023 kicks off under unusually warm weather
Europe's gas prices have reached pre-war levels as the new year begins under unusually warm temperatures that have tamed consumer demand and fended off the need to tap into underground storage.
05.01 / 09:57
Netflix
Ukraine war
Malta and Switzerland playing an outsized role on the UN's biggest stage
The EU's smallest Member State, and Europe's most neutral nation, are set to play outsized roles in world events over the next two years, as Malta and Switzerland begin their term as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
03.01 / 22:11
Government
Law
Adoption
Central Bank
The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
When it comes to the “crypto” part of cryptocurrencies, David Chaum’s work predates the crypto ecosystem. His efforts as a renowned cryptographer date back to 1989, long before Bitcoin (BTC) was a thing.
03.01 / 15:25
dealmaking
Credit Suisse hires Gen Oba to co-head dealmaking in France
Credit Suisse has bolstered its European investment bank with a senior hire from Credit Agricole to co-head its dealmaking team in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
03.01 / 14:49
Asia
ATM
Bitcoin
Australia Now Home to More Crypto ATMs Than El Salvador – How Does This Impact Adoption?
The number of crypto ATM machines in Australia has hit new highs over the past four months, surpassing El Salvador, the country where bitcoin (BTC) is legal tender. What's more, two other countries overtook El Salvador: Spain and Poland.
03.01 / 14:03
exit
Credit Suisse’s European banking co-head Cathal Deasy to exit
The co-head of Credit Suisse’s European investment bank, who was promoted to the role just three months ago, is leaving the Swiss lender — the latest key dealmaker to depart.
03.01 / 13:09
Adoption
regulation
Africa
Framework
regulatory
Morocco finalized crypto regulatory framework: Central Bank
The Kingdom of Morocco may see its first crypto bill introduced “in the following days.” The document is already written by the Central Bank and will be discussed with the industry stakeholders.
03.01 / 01:37
Death
Snow shortage in the Alps amid abnormally high temperatures
Much of the Alps does not look right for this time of the year, with sparse snowfall and unseasonably warm weather allowing grass to blanket the European mountain range.
30.12 / 19:03
Cardano
Tether
Bitcoin
the bahamas
Customers
Today in Crypto: FTX-owned Liquid to Start Refunding Customers in February, The Bahamas SEC Holds $3.5M of FTX Assets
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21.12 / 15:49
European Union
Option
Switzerland rejects idea of a third-gender option in official records
The Swiss government on Wednesday rejected the idea of introducing a third-gender or no-gender option for official records.
19.12 / 05:39
UPS
IPO
Provident
Discover
Science Fiction becomes real! ReduX Technologies opens the door to a new energy source – morphing molecules!
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17.12 / 18:21
Citi
Trading Places: Credit Suisse bleeds more talent, Citi announces bumper promotions round
Jefferies hired Credit Suisse's chief executive for Italy, the latest senior departure from the Swiss lender as the US bank continues to add dealmakers. Andrea Donzelli has joined Jefferies as vice-chair of investment banking and country head of Italy.
16.12 / 17:03
Credit Suisse has promoted 183 people to MD — here are the names
Credit Suisse has promoted 183 people to managing director, a reduction of just 12% on the prior year despite the ongoing cutbacks at the bank.
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