Tag Archive: Blockchain

Crypto VC Funding Remains Steady at US$10B in 2024

2025-02-14

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2025-02-14

PitchBook has released its Q4 2024 Crypto VC Trends Report, providing an overview of venture capital investment in the cryptocurrency sector. The report highlights key trends across blockchain infrastructure, Web3, decentralised finance (DeFi), and AI-driven decentralised systems. Crypto venture funding saw a modest recovery in the fourth quarter, increasing by 13.6% compared to the previous quarter. Deal value rose from US$2.2 billion in Q3 to...

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10 Must Read Bitcoin and Blockchain Blogs and Webpages

2025-02-14

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2025-02-14

Over the past decade, the cryptocurrency sector has transformed from a niche experiment into a global financial phenomenon. This growth accelerated as more people and businesses recognized the potential of digital assets and blockchain technology, and as the price of bitcoin soared, garnering widespread media attention. In 2024, crypto activity continued to reach new heights. According to Andreessen Horowitz’s 2024 State of Crypto report, the...

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BlackRock Plans to Launch Bitcoin-Linked ETP in Switzerland

2025-02-07

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2025-02-07

BlackRock is preparing to introduce a new exchange-traded product (ETP) tied directly to Bitcoin in Europe, following the success of its US$58 billion US-based cryptocurrency ETF. Sources familiar with the matter suggest that the fund will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, with BlackRock potentially beginning its marketing efforts as early as this month. However, as these individuals were not authorised to discuss the details publicly, they...

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Crypto Valley’s Report Shows $593 Billion Valuation

2025-01-21

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2025-01-21

The tenth edition of the CV VC Top 50 Report, released at the Web3 Hub Davos during the World Economic Forum, ranks the top 50 blockchain entities by token market capitalisation and private company valuations. The report provides insights into Crypto Valley’s 2024 venture funding landscape and highlights the ongoing developments in the blockchain sector. Top 50 Valuation Milestones for 2024: The total valuation of the Top 50 entities has...

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PostFinance Launches Staking Service for Ethereum

2025-01-20

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2025-01-20

PostFinance has partnered with Sygnum, a FINMA-regulated digital asset bank, to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody services. The new offering includes a “staking” feature, initially available for Ethereum through the PostFinance App and e-finance. Other cryptocurrencies will be added in the future. “Staking” involves locking up cryptocurrencies to support blockchain security and operations, earning “staking rewards” as passive income. Dr....

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Crypto.com Gets Preliminary Approval for MiCA Licence from EU Regulators

2025-01-20

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2025-01-20

Crypto.com has received preliminary approval for a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from European Union regulators. This makes it one of the first major cryptocurrency platforms to achieve this milestone. The full regulatory approval for the MiCA licence will allow Crypto.com to offer its services across the EU under a new, unified regulatory framework. The MiCA regulations was designed to increase transparency and consumer protection in the...

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Swissgrams: the natural progression of the Krugerrand in the digital age

2025-01-16

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2025-01-16

Share this article Having worked in the precious metals industry for decades, I have had countless opportunities to have very honest and very enlightening conversations with numerous investors and partners alike. For many years, I’ve been discussing the challenges, the hurdles and the problems they’ve encountered. The details of each story I’ve heard might be as unique as the person who shared it with me, however, most of these accounts have a...

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Sygnum Gains Unicorn Status with US$58 Million Funding Round

2025-01-14

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2025-01-14

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has secured US$ 58 million in an oversubscribed funding round, earning it unicorn status with a valuation to over US$ 1 billion. The round bolstered Sygnum’s balance sheet and CET1 capital, supporting plans for future growth. Led by Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm Fulgur Ventures, the round saw participation from new and existing investors, along with Sygnum’s co-founders, board, and team members,...

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Top EU Blockchain Trends in 2025

2025-01-10

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2025-01-10

Public permissionless blockchains offer groundbreaking advantages like transparency, composability, and decentralization, making them strong candidates for becoming the foundation of future financial infrastructure. While these networks have the potential to transform finance by fostering open and inclusive platforms, they also face significant technical, operational, and governance challenges that must be addressed before they can fully serve as...

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The 10 Largest Crypto Acquisitions

2025-01-06

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2025-01-06

Q4 2024 witnessed a remarkable resurgence in the cryptocurrency market, highlighted by bitcoin surpassing the historic US$100,000 milestone on December 05. This surge was fueled by significant events, notably Donald Trump’s election victory, which spurred expectations of a pro-crypto regulatory shift. South Korea also played a key role in the global trading surge, driven by an altcoin frenzy. According to CCData, a data and index solutions provider...

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Swiss Bitcoin App Relai Raises US$12M Funding, Eyes MiCA License for EU Growth

2024-12-16

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2024-12-16

Swiss-based cryptocurrency app Relai has secured US$12 million in funding to drive its expansion across Europe. The investment was led by ego death capital with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain, and Solit Group. The heavily oversubscribed funding round will enable Relai to enhance its platform, streamline the Bitcoin buying process, and educate users on the benefits of the crypto as a savings tool. Relai also shared its plans to...

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Retail Investors Show Divergent Behaviors in Crypto versus Traditional Assets

2024-12-10

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2024-12-10

Retail investors are showing distinct behavioral patterns when trading cryptocurrencies compared to traditional assets such as gold and stocks. Traditionally, investors tend to sell their stocks and gold when prices rise.

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Digital Cash: UBS Pilots Blockchain-Based Multi-Currency Payment Solution

2024-11-11

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2024-11-11

Cross-border payments often lead to delayed settlements.  As a result, this creates a fragmented view of liquidity positions for companies. The aim is to increase transparency and security with blockchain-based payments via UBS Digital Cash which should in turn facilitate timely payment processing. In addition, companies should be able to manage intraday-liquidity and adjust liquidity buffers on their accounts more easily in the future, thanks to...

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UBS AM Debuts Its First Tokenised Fund, Expanding Blockchain Initiatives

2024-11-04

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2024-11-04

UBS Asset Management has launched its first tokenised investment fund, the “UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token” (uMINT), built on Ethereum’s blockchain. This token offers investors access to institutional-grade cash management solutions backed by high-quality money market instruments within a conservative, risk-managed framework. The launch is part of UBS’ strategy to use blockchain for better fund issuance and distribution. UBS...

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Swiss Banks Embrace Blockchain, Prioritizing Cryptocurrencies, HSG Study Finds

2024-10-21

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2024-10-21

In Switzerland, financial institutions are increasingly recognizing the long-term potential of blockchain and integrating the technology into their growth strategies. According to a new study by the University of St. Gallen, in collaboration with vision& and mintminds, more than 80% of Swiss banks are either planning to develop and actively expanding their blockchain offerings, with a particular focus on cryptocurrencies. Conducted between...

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21Shares and Crypto.com Forge Strategic Partnership

2024-10-09

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2024-10-09

21.co, the parent company of 21Shares – one of the world’s largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products (ETPs), and Crypto.com announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Central to the partnership, 21.co Wrapped Bitcoin (21BTC) will source Bitcoin liquidity from Crypto.com, leveraging the exchange’s liquidity. Looking ahead, 21.co and Crypto.com intend to build on the strategic partnership, with future announcements in the...

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Taurus Partners with Aktionariat to Launch Token Secondary Market for SMEs

2024-09-30

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2024-09-30

Swiss equity token specialist Aktionariat AG and securities firm Taurus SA announced a new partnership. Aktionariat’s tokenization tools and Taurus Digital Exchange (TDX) organized trading facility are natural complements. Under the newly announced partnership, Taurus will support selected shares tokenized with Aktionariat on the Ethereum blockchain and Aktionariat will offer client companies a smooth path towards being admitted to trading on TDX...

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LUKB bietet neu sichere Ein- und Auslieferung von Kryptowährungen an

2024-09-25

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2024-09-25

Die Luzerner Kantonalbank (LUKB) bietet ab dem 1. Oktober 2024 ihren Kunden die Ein- und Auslieferung für die Kryptowährungen Bitcoin und Ethereum an. Bereits im Juni 2024 hat die LUKB einen Kryptoanlageplan auf den Markt gebracht und ergänzend zu Bitcoin, Ethereum und USD Coin neu auch Investitionen in die Kryptowährungen Chainlink und Polygon ermöglicht. Ab dem 1. Oktober 2024 können Kunden der LUKB ihre Kryptowährungen Bitcoin und Ethereum aus...

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FBI Crypto Report: Fraud Surges Driven by Investment Scams

2024-09-25

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2024-09-25

In 2023, cryptocurrency fraud continued to surge globally as rising adoption of digital currencies attracted scammers seeking to exploit the hype and target credulous users. Last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received a record of 69,468 crypto-related complaints, a 33.6% increase from 2022’s ~52,000, new data released by the division show. Losses soared by a whopping 45% year-over-year (YoY)...

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Global Crypto Adoption Rises in 2024, Led by Developing Economies and ETF Launches

2024-09-19

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2024-09-19

In 2024, global cryptocurrency activity continues to grow, with developing economies leading in crypto ownership. Adoption of the new asset class is increasing worldwide, driven in part by the launch of bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, which has boosted adoption, particularly in institutional transfers and higher-income regions. However, regulatory concerns remain a key obstacle, especially in the US and UK, though Europe...

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