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65 Percent of Swiss Prefer Cashless Payments; SNB Reaffirmed Its Commitment to Cash

Jürgen Winkler22. December 2022

The Swiss population increasingly switches to cashless payments. Fintech products and payment services from BigTech-companies gain in popularity. The SNB still...

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Insurtech Map Demonstrates Evolving Swiss Insurtech Industry; Points to Trends

Jürgen Winkler17. November 2022

18 months after its launch, the number of insurtech startups listed on the Insurtech Map has doubled. Liechtenstein is still underrepresented, with only four s...

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Liechtenstein and Switzerland Score Moderately in UN Digitization Report – Behind Germany and Austria

Jürgen Winkler13. October 2022

Liechtenstein and Switzerland scored only moderately compared to international peers in the UN international ranking of digital infrastructure. The result was not as good as many would have thought. It was a bit of a blow. According to the latest UN...

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Concerns in Liechtenstein and Switzerland about Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption

Sherin Jäger29. September 2022

It's not a secret that Bitcoin consumes vast amounts of energy. A single Bitcoin transaction consumes about the same electricity as a household in 1.5 months. ...

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EY Switzerland Explains NFTs and the Metaverse

Sherin Jäger6. September 2022

During an event in Zurich, EY showcased different NFT and Metaverse use cases to attendees from Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The space offers opportunities b...

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FNZ Acquires New Access to Expand in Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Luxembourg

Sherin Jäger9. August 2022

The global wealth management platform provider FNZ acquired Swiss-based technology company New Access. The goal of the strategic acquisition is for FNZ to expand its footprint in Europe. Liechtenstein and Switzerland are world-renowned for their ...

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What’s It Really Like in the Crypto Valley? CEO Gives Insights in NZZ Interview

Jürgen Winkler13. July 2022

Zug is well-known as the "Crypto Valley," but it's not exactly a paradise for crypto companies. While Switzerland offers many advantages for startups, the jury...

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Institutions from Switzerland and Liechtenstein to Develop Children’s Rights App

Sherin Jäger16. July 2021

Several educational institutions have teamed up with UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein to develop an app for children to know their rights. It will contain ...

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IT Leaders from Liechtenstein and Switzerland Discuss Public Digitalization Efforts

Sherin Jäger29. June 2021

The Swiss Informatics Conference (SIK) met on 07th June, discussing the digital transformation of the public administration. IT decision-makers from Switzerland and Liechtenstein presented their current projects and shared their experiences. Inte...

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Diem to Leave Switzerland. Why?

Jürgen Winkler1. June 2021

The Facebook-led cryptocurrency project Diem is leaving Switzerland. Reasons for the decision and the impact on the Swiss blockchain ecosystem. Facebook had...

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