Fintech News Switzerland would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
We will be taking a break from the 24th of December 2024 to the 5th of January 2025.
Until then take a walk down memory lane with the most important stories in Switzerland’s fintech scene this year.
Swiss Banks Embrace Blockchain, Prioritizing Cryptocurrencies, HSG Study Finds
Switzerland’s Summer Fintech Roundup: Key Developments and News Stories
Top Grants and Competitions for Fintech Startups in Switzerland
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However, regulatory concerns remain a key obstacle, especially in the US and UK, though Europe is taking steps to address these challenges with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
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The Top 11 Fintech Startups in Switzerland in 2024
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11 fintechs made it to this year’s TOP 100 Swiss Startup list, an award organized by Venturelab.
The 2024 ranking features in total 100 Startups, Yokoy is once again the highest ranking fintech.
Highest fintech newcomer this year is Calvin Risk on rank 44.
Of the 11 fintechs 5 were repeats from the 2023 startup ranking and 6 were newcomers.
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Unique AG (#32) -1
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Calvin Risk (#44) new
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Aktionariat AG (#51) -11
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