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Navigating the Future of E-Voting: Blockchain and Democracy’s Dilemmas

February 3, 2020

Dive into the complexities of e-voting and blockchain technology, exploring challenges, lessons learned, and future directions for democratic engagement.

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Zermatt Embraces Bitcoin Tax Payments: Swiss Municipality Goes Crypto

January 29, 2020

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Zermatt becomes second Swiss municipality to accept Bitcoin tax payments via a partnership with Bitcoin Suisse. Discover how this works and more!

Tagged .crypto, #bitcoinnews, #blockchain, 2017 Cryptocurrency Market, academic innovation, accessible financial services, Argentina taxes, Bitcoin Suisse, digitalSwitzerland challenge, local governance, Matterhorn, Municipal Services, tax payments, Zermatt, Zug

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Pioneering IPO: Switzerland Embraces Blockchain for Share Offerings

January 29, 2020

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Discover how Switzerland is revolutionizing capital markets with its first blockchain-compliant IPO by Overture. Find out the implications.

Tagged #blockchain, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, alternative cryptocurrencies, Andriotto Financial Services, Bitcoin to Ethereum, Bitmain IPO, capital markets, Davos, digital shares, digitalSwitzerland challenge, EURO DAXX, financial technology, investor relations, Overture, Ripple

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Navigating the Crypto Regulation Maze: Balancing Innovation and Compliance

December 16, 2019

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Unpacking the multifaceted issue of crypto regulation, exploring its pros and cons, global case studies, and what lies ahead for the industry.

Tagged #blockchain, 2017 Cryptocurrency Market, 2021 digital currencies, academic innovation, Blockchain Foundation of India, Brazil crypto regulation, digitalSwitzerland challenge, Dutch Authority for Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, initial coin offerings, investor protections, Jarrett v. United States, Libra Association, self-regulation

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Swiss National Bank and BIS Collaborate on Innovative Financial Solutions

October 8, 2019

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Explore the SNB and BIS collaboration to innovate financial solutions and the implications for central bank digital currencies.

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Facebook’s Libra: Lobbying the Crypto Waters

August 27, 2019

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Facebook hires FS Vector to tackle regulatory hurdles surrounding Libra. Insights on lobbying, scrutiny, and its Swiss connections.

Tagged #blockchain, 2017 Cryptocurrency Market, accessible financial services, advertising compliance, AI in banking, Calibra, central bank digital currency, counter-lobbying, digitalSwitzerland challenge, Facebook, financial policy, FS Vector, John Collins, tech giants, U.S. regulators

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U.S. Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency After Switzerland Meetings

August 25, 2019

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Following meetings in Switzerland, U.S. lawmakers remain concerned about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project and its potential impact.

Tagged 2017 Cryptocurrency Market, athlete privacy, Calibra, central bank digital currency, digitalSwitzerland challenge, Equifax, Facebook, global currency, House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters, regulatory arbitrage, Regulatory Compliance, user data

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U.S. House Delegation Heads to Switzerland to Discuss Cryptocurrency and Libra

August 18, 2019

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U.S. lawmakers visit Switzerland to discuss cryptocurrency regulations and the Libra stablecoin, addressing key concerns over data privacy and governance.