# Sleepy Swiss town launches Tezos-backed Coronavirus aid program

# Sleepy Swiss town launches Tezos-backed Coronavirus aid program

“# Sleepy Swiss town launches Tezos-backed Coronavirus aid program ” On Friday the Swiss town of Wetzikon — formerly best-known for its idyllic pastures and churches — launched a blockchain-based program to support small and medium-sized local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Valued at 250,000 Swiss francs ($280,000), the initial aid disbursement will be…

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# Russia’s Gazprombank gets green light for crypto custody in Switzerland

# Russia’s Gazprombank gets green light for crypto custody in Switzerland

“# Russia’s Gazprombank gets green light for crypto custody in Switzerland ” Major private-owned Russian bank Gazprombank has received regulatory approval to launch cryptocurrency custody services through its Swiss subsidiary. According to an official announcement on Oct. 29, the bank scored approval from the country’s financial regulator, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, to offer…

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# Swiss gov’t starts consultation process for blockchain laws

# Swiss gov’t starts consultation process for blockchain laws

“# Swiss gov’t starts consultation process for blockchain laws ” Switzerland’s Federal Department of Finance has initiated a consultation process for a blanket ordinance in the blockchain and distributed ledger technology space.  The consultation will happen among cantons, parties and other interested groups in this space. It is scheduled to continue for more than three…

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