Switzerland

For Blockchain Startups, Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley' is No New York

A tiny province in Switzerland is proving a magnet for blockchain startups

The operator of a national railway service in Switzerland will begin selling bitcoin through its ticket kiosks starting next month.

By Stan HigginsOct 28, 2016

A prototype currently being developed by Six Securities provides one of the first examples of how FMIs are investigating blockchain.

The city of Zug, Switzerland, will pilot a bitcoin payments project that will allow local citizens to pay fees using digital currency.

By Stan HigginsMay 9, 2016

Switzerland's bitcoin community has spoken out following confirmation that bitcoin is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.

Bitcoin security specialist Xapo has relocated its headquarters to Switzerland in a bid to boost customer privacy protections.

By Pete RizzoMay 15, 2015

Swiss intelligence services are reportedly looking into the possibility of using bitcoin to pay intelligence sources abroad.

The University of Zurich has launched a bitcoin payments trial that will utilise near-field communication technology.

By Pete RizzoSep 2, 2014

The new report by the country's Federal Council has been widely welcomed by the local bitcoin industry.

By Pete RizzoJun 26, 2014

Switzerland's Federal Council has published a report stating that it won't create digital currency legislation, for now.

By Emily SpavenJun 25, 2014

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