Reuters reported Switzerland is formally considering the possibility of a state-backed cryptocurrency. Its government has asked legislators commission a study on the pros and cons of a Swiss “e-franc.” Also read: Alec Baldwin’s Lambo Movie Backed by Crypto Tech Switzerland Considers State Backed E-Franc Switzerland’s Federal Council explained why it was asking for a formal […]
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Private digital currencies are better than any state-issued version, admitted a high-ranking representative of the Swiss National Bank. Cryptocurrencies are also less risky, according to Andrea Maechler, member of the central bank’s governing board. Her comments indicate that Switzerland has no intentions to emit a state-sponsored crypto. Also read: Centralized Cryptoruble Not Possible, Minister […]