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SEC, CFTC Charge XBT Corp. With Selling Unregistered Swaps for Bitcoin
The SEC and CFTC have settled charges with XBT Corp. after alleging the company sold unregistered security-based swaps for bitcoin.
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By Nikhilesh DeDanny Nelson
Oct 31, 2019 at 6:49 p.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2019
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Switzerland
Swiss Regulator FINMA Won't Impede Libra's Development
"We are not here to make such projects impossible," Mark Branson, CEO of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, said of Libra.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Oct 1, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 1, 2019
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Europe
Facebook Libra Brings 'Risks and Opportunities': Swiss Watchdog Chief
FINMA's director has spoken out about the risks of working with a major project like Facebook's Libra, and said there are also potential benefits.
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By Daniel Palmer
Sep 12, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. UTC
Sep 12, 2019
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Facebook Libra Is Seeking to Register as a Payment System in Switzerland
The non-profit set up to run Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking to apply for licensing as a payment system in Switzerland.
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By Daniel Palmer
Sep 11, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. UTC
Sep 11, 2019
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Switzerland
Swiss Regulator Licenses Two New Blockchain Companies as It Shores up Legal Requirements
Two Swiss startups received broker dealer licenses as FINMA hardens its AML requirements.
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By John Biggs
Aug 26, 2019 at 3:40 p.m. UTC
Aug 26, 2019
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Switzerland
Swiss Crypto Broker Bitcoin Suisse Applies for Banking and Securities Licenses
These anticipatory steps have been taken in face of a "maturing" regulatory environment, as the firm plans to expand its crypto-related financial services.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Jul 17, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2019
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Europe
Swiss Watchdog Rules Crypto Miner's ICO 'Seriously Violated' Laws
Switzerland's finance regulator has found that crypto mining firm Envion's $90 million ICO took deposits from investors unlawfully.
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By Yogita Khatri
Mar 28, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2019
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Europe
Swiss Regulator's 'Relaxed' Fintech License Covers Blockchain Firms
Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority has introduced a new "relaxed" fintech license that can apply to blockchain and crypto firms.
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By Yogita Khatri
Dec 4, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2018
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Europe
Swiss Finance Watchdog Tells Banks to Treat Crypto Trading As High Risk
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is giving tough guidance to banks wanting to trade in crypto assets, a report indicates.
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By Yogita Khatri
Nov 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 5, 2018
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Europe
Crypto Fund Wins License From Swiss Markets Watchdog
Switzerland's financial markets regulator FINMA has issued an asset management license to a crypto investment fund.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 9, 2018
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