Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Gets License to Operate in UAE Financial Center

The Swiss crypto bank, SEBA Bank, was recently granted a license to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE’s financial center. The license allows SEBA to conduct regulated services. SEBA’s Strategy The Swiss-registered digital asset bank, SEBA Bank, has been granted a license that allows it to operate in the UAE’s international … Read more

Swiss Bank Seba Now Lets Customers Earn Yield on Crypto Holdings

A FINMA-licensed Swiss bank, Seba, has launched a program enabling clients to earn yield on their crypto holdings. In addition, the bank will “provide support for centralized lending and borrowing services, enabling investors to generate yield by lending bitcoin and ethereum directly with Seba Bank.” Seba Earn Lets Clients Generate Rewards From Crypto Investments Seba … Read more

Swiss Regulator Approves First Crypto Fund: Asset Manager Says ‘It’s an Exceptional Achievement’

Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved the first Swiss crypto fund. It is managed by asset manager Crypto Finance and custodied by Seba Bank. “For the first time, FINMA has approved a Swiss fund that invests primarily in cryptoassets,” said the regulator. First Crypto Fund Approved Under Swiss Laws The Swiss Financial Market … Read more

Facebook-Backed Crypto Project Diem Moves to US, Unveils New Launch Plan

Facebook-backed cryptocurrency project Diem, formerly Libra, is moving from Switzerland to the U.S. In collaboration with Silvergate Bank, the association, which oversees the development of the diem cryptocurrency, has unveiled a new launch plan. Facebook-Backed Stablecoin Has New Launch Plan The Diem Association announced Wednesday a partnership between Diem Networks U.S. and Silvergate Capital Corporation … Read more

Swiss SEBA Bank Dives Into Defi Expanding Its Offering With 3 Tokens

Switzerland-based crypto bank SEBA is adding support for three defi tokens, bringing the number of cryptocurrencies available on its platform to a total of nine. SEBA clients are able to buy, store and trade with fiat any of these cryptos. SEBA Bank Supports the Coins of 3 Defi Protocols With the new tokens, SEBA Bank … Read more

Swiss Bank Sygnum Begins Storing Crypto With Taurus Group, Launches Staking Service

The Switzerland-based bank Sygnum has announced this week that the fintech firm is now storing digital assets with the company Taurus Group. On Friday, the bank also revealed that the FINMA-approved firm’s clientele can purchase and stake XTZ by leveraging the Tezos network. Earlier this year, news.Bitcoin.com reported on a number of Switzerland-based fintech services … Read more

Stablecoin Cold Storage Backed by Satoshis – Simba is a New Way of Holding Assets in Switzerland

When it comes to Switzerland, first of all, people have associations with first-class chocolate, delicious cheese, the most precise watches, multi-purpose knives and, of course, a safe place to keep money. New Way of Holding Assets in Switzerland Since the dawn of time Switzerland has been a banking paradise attracting more and more people, who … Read more

FINMA Approves new AML Guidelines for Crypto Exchange Transactions

Switzerland has proven to be a prominent region for blockchain and cryptocurrencies. That situation may come to change soon, following some new AML guidelines. It is evident that authorities are concerned about cryptocurrencies. More AML Restrictions in Switzerland This is especially apparent when it comes to money laundering and tax evasion. FINMA, the Swiss Financial … Read more

FINMA’s Mark Branson Praises Facebook’s Transparency Regarding Libra

The opinions on Facebook’s upcoming digital currency projects remain rather divided. Consumers are not necessarily smitten by this venture, nor are most governments. In Switzerland, however, things are done a bit differently. FINMA’s Mark Branson sees merit in this project and praises how everything is handled in a transparent manner. Mark Branson Likes the Libra … Read more