Ripple USD Finds First Banking Partner as Swiss Bank Amina Offers RLUSD Access

Ripple USD gains major momentum as Amina Bank becomes the first global bank to support RLUSD, signaling a breakthrough moment for regulated digital asset adoption worldwide. Amina Debuts First Bank Support for Ripple’s RLUSD A regulated gateway to stablecoin exposure is rapidly evolving as institutions seek compliant digital assets to bridge traditional finance and crypto … Read more

Zero Percent: Switzerland Reverts to 0% Rates to Counter Deflation Pressure

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its key interest rate to 0% on June 19, 2025, reinstating a zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) effective immediately. SNB Joins Zero-Rate Club After Sixth Consecutive Cut The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0%, effective June 20, 2025. This decision marks … Read more

Swiss National Bank Slams Bitcoin Reserve Push as Inflation Storm Brews

Switzerland’s fierce defense of tradition faced a seismic crypto challenge as calls to add bitcoin to national reserves intensify amid global economic turmoil and geopolitical shifts. Swiss National Bank Chairman Warns Bitcoin’s ‘Very High’ Volatility Risks Currency Stability Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel strongly opposed integrating bitcoin into the institution’s currency reserves during … Read more

Klaus Schwab Steps Down as World Economic Forum Chairman After More Than 50 Years

The 87-year-old founder of the elite think tank with a mission to “improve the state of the world” announced his resignation on Monday. End of an Era: WEF Founder Klaus Schwab Announces Resignation Klaus Schwab, Chairman and founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), resigned from his role on Monday, according to a press release … Read more

Swiss National Bank Says No to Bitcoin Reserve—No Plans to Buy Crypto Assets

Switzerland’s central bank flatly rejected cryptocurrency for reserves, citing wild price swings, legal fragility, and software flaws as global momentum builds toward digital assets. No Crypto for Now: Swiss Central Bank Rebuffs Digital Assets in Reserve Strategy Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice President Martin Schlegel clarified Thursday in Zurich that Switzerland’s central bank has no … Read more

Swiss Central Bank Chief Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset Amid Swiss Crypto Initiative

President of Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel has dismissed a proposal for the central bank to hold bitcoin in its reserves, citing volatility, liquidity concerns, and security risks. Swiss National Bank Pushes Back Against Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel has rejected the idea of holding bitcoin as part of … Read more

Major Swiss Bank Expands Crypto Offerings With Ethereum Staking

Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to earn passive income. The bank plans to add staking for other tokens soon. Post Finance, which started trading and custody services for cryptocurrencies nearly a year ago, is the first systemically important bank to offer … Read more