SWITZERLAND
Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Referendum Fails Amid Low Support
A campaign to mandate the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin fell short after organizers failed to secure enough signatures for a referendum.
Switzerland's Crypto Valley Grabs 47% of Europe's Blockchain VC in 2025
Crypto Valley raised $728M across 31 deals in 2025, up 37% YoY. TON's $400M round drove half the total as capital concentrates in fewer, larger bets.
Tether Commits CHF 5M to Expand Lugano Bitcoin Hub Through 2030
Tether and Lugano launch Plan ₿ Phase II with CHF 5 million commitment, targeting digital infrastructure sovereignty and AI integration through 2030.
Blockfort Opens Swiss Digital Art Fortress for Tezos NFT Custody
Swiss custodian Blockfort launches institutional NFT storage for Tezos and Etherlink, targeting galleries and collectors with regulated infrastructure.
Circle Pushes Switzerland to Accept Foreign Stablecoins Under New Crypto Rules
Circle's response to Swiss stablecoin consultation calls for equivalence pathway for regulated foreign stablecoins, warning current draft risks isolating Switzerland from $300B market.
Hong Kong and Switzerland Strengthen Financial Ties in Seventh Dialogue
The Hong Kong-Switzerland Financial Dialogue focused on enhancing collaboration in financial services, addressing global financial challenges, and exploring opportunities in sustainable finance and Fintech.
Switzerland Pioneers Open Source Software and Digital Sovereignty Initiatives
Switzerland mandates government-developed software to be open source, joining Germany and France in enhancing digital sovereignty and security.
ShapeShift Responds to Elizabeth Warren
Shapeshift responded to Senator Warren's Valentine's Day Senate hearing statements on Twitter on Feb. 19.
Swiss’ SEBA Bank Launches Regulated Custody Services for Blue Chip NFTs
SEBA bank has expanded the reach of its crypto offerings with a new service dedicated to custody for NFTs
Hong Kong is the Most Crypto-Ready Economy, Study Shows
Crypto adoption in Hong Kong is going to expand, as the city has emerged as the readiest country/ region to embrace digital assets era, according to a study by trading platform Forex Suggest.
Switzerland to Freeze Crypto Assets Linked to Russians
Switzerland will join the UK, the US, and western allies in strengthening sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
Swiss Market Watchdog Approves First Regulated Crypto Fund for Investors
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved a launch of the first regulated cryptocurrency investment fund restricted only for qualified investors.
Swiss SIX Receives Regulatory Approval to Launch Digital Token Exchange
Switzerland’s SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) is launching its digital asset market that is open to firms seeking to list their securities for traders and inverts to acquire shares of the underlying companies.
Spain Bank BBVA Launches Bitcoin Trading Service in Switzerland
Spanish bank BBVA launches a new Bitcoin trading service for its customers based in Switzerland.
Switzerland’s New Regulations for Blockchain And DLT Trading Facilities Usher In A New Era Of Clearer And Lighter Regulatory Regimes
A short article piece submitted by Christoph Besmer, Trade Commissioner, Investment Promotion Switzerland.