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The Tech Tug-of-War Between the EU (China) and America

A tech tug-of-war is developing between the United States and Europe - with innovation, Big Tech, regulation (and privacy) rocking back and forth. China is also in the mix. It is time for Europeans to grow up.

The Switzerland of Two Technologies - Between the Blockchain and the Cloud

Blockchain and the cloud - two of the most transformative technologies of the decade. And yet the Swiss financial industry, with its private banks especially, is caught in between - or maybe not. Can the technology behind bitcoin and the cloud co-exist?

Finance 3.0 - Switzerland’s 5 Would-Be Crypto Banks

Switzerland’s Crypto Valley has a tenuous relationship with banks. Is it love-hate? Or more fear and loathing? The latest development in the ongoing see-saw is the growing number of crypto-focused financial services companies aiming to become full-fledged crypto banks.

Crypto Valley's Sleeping Giants - Swiss Private Banks

Switzerland’s private banks pre-date the rise of Crypto Valley by about two hundred years - and have (so far) seemed impervious to the crypot trend. But underneath the surface, things may be far different.

Nestle Pushes Further Into Blockchain

Nestle has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with a second blockchain-based project for its food supply chain - separate from its current pilot with IBM. Is it all good for consumers?

Why Facebook's Libra Project Doesn't Help Switzerland's Crypto Valley

Facebook’s official announcement today regarding its cryptocurrency project, named Libra, didn’t come as a big surprise. The earlier news that it had set up a non-profit foundation in Geneva, in Switzerland’s Crypto Valley, did.

Top Co-Working Spaces in Crypto Valley

Crypto Valley in Switzerland has grown to be a global mecca for startups from around the world. Many of them decide to set up shop in Zug, Zurich or Geneva - and end up looking for a place work - hence the need for a convenient co-working space to operate from.

FinTech Companies Want to Ride the Payments Wave

With Apple, Facebook and others flexing the muscle of their massive user bases, smaller fintechs are looking for ways to make good with erstwhile rivals - in order to get a piece of the pie…and survive.

How to Choose a FinTech PR Firm in Switzerland

Hiring a fintech PR firm is probably the last thing you want to do. But when you do, there are a few things you should keep in mind to help you make a wise choice.