Swiss State Bank PostFinance Launches Ethereum Staking Services
PostFinance AG, Switzerland's government-owned bank, introduces Ethereum staking services for customers through its e-finance platform, becoming the first systemically important financial institution to offer crypto staking. The implementation uses native staking directly on the Ethereum blockchain for maximum security and transparency.
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Reaches Unicorn Status with $1 Billion Valuation
Digital asset bank Sygnum has achieved unicorn status after raising $58 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Fulgur Ventures. The Swiss-Singaporean bank manages $5 billion in assets across 60+ countries and plans expansion into Hong Kong while emphasizing regulatory compliance.
Global Powers Embrace Bitcoin as National Reserve Asset in Historic Shift
Major nations including the US, Switzerland, and others are making unprecedented moves to incorporate Bitcoin into their strategic reserve assets. This transformative shift in global monetary policy reflects Bitcoin's growing role as a hedge against inflation and tool for financial independence.
Swiss Bitcoin Initiative: Voters May Force Central Bank to Hold BTC Reserves
Switzerland's Federal Chancellery has approved the 'Bitcoin Initiative,' paving the way for a potential national referendum on requiring the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin reserves. The groundbreaking proposal could make Switzerland one of the first countries to mandate cryptocurrency holdings for its central bank.
Floki DAO Plans European ETP Launch in Bold Move for Memecoin Sector
Floki's governing body proposes launching an Exchange-Traded Product on Switzerland's SIX Swiss Exchange in early 2025, potentially becoming Europe's second memecoin-based ETP after Dogecoin. The initiative involves allocating $2.8M worth of treasury tokens for liquidity while aiming to bridge DeFi with traditional finance.
Swiss Crypto Firm 21Shares Predicts Bitcoin Reserve Adoption and Ethereum Growth by 2025
21Shares forecasts crypto ETPs reaching $150B in assets by 2025, with another nation likely adopting Bitcoin as reserve currency. The Swiss firm also projects Ethereum's strong comeback through layer 2 integrations, while highlighting increasing stablecoin adoption across traditional finance.
Swiss Canton of Bern Embraces Bitcoin Mining to Manage Energy Surplus
The Canton of Bern, Switzerland has approved pioneering legislation to explore Bitcoin mining as a solution for surplus electricity management. The initiative will examine how mining operations could stabilize the local grid while creating economic opportunities in the region.