Relai Secures MiCA License From French AMF to Expand Across EU

Relai announced that it obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des marchés financiers, AMF), allowing Relai EU to begin offering services in France and across the European Union. The company, regulated in Switzerland and registered in Italy earlier in 2025, says the license enables rollout to … Read more

Sygnum and Debifi Combine Bitcoin Multi‑Sig Technology With Regulated Bank Lending Services

Swiss Sygnum Bank and bitcoin-backed lending platform Debifi announced a partnership to launch MultiSYG, a Bitcoin‑native 3‑of‑5 multi‑signature lending solution that the firms say will be the first from a regulated bank to let borrowers draw fiat loans against onchain verifiable bitcoin collateral while retaining distributed key control. The product, slated for H1 2026, aims … Read more

Swiss Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Over Blockchain Tokens

The Swiss gambling regulator has filed a criminal complaint against the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) over its blockchain-based “right to buy” tokens sold on the FIFA Collect platform, alleging they constitute illegal gambling. FIFA Token Sales Violate Swiss Gambling Regulations The Swiss gambling regulator, Gespa, has reportedly filed a criminal complaint with local … Read more

Swiss Regulator Investigates FIFA’s Blockchain Ticket Tokens for Possible Gambling Violations

Switzerland’s gambling regulator Gespa is investigating the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens. The Gambling Law Inquiry Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, is reportedly investigating whether FIFA’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens comply with national gambling laws. Manuel Richard, Gespa’s director, said an initial internal assessment has not provided sufficient grounds to close the inquiry. … Read more

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Launches Regulated Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting 8–10% Annual Returns

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum today launched the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, developed with Starboard Digital and Starmark as AIFM, targeting an 8–10% annual return paid in bitcoin via systematic arbitrage strategies that convert trading profits into additional BTC. Designed for professional and institutional investors, the Cayman-domiciled fund offers monthly liquidity, a strict risk-management … Read more

Digital Assets Conference CFC St. Moritz Establishes BTC Reserve With Sygnum

The CFC St. Moritz, a digital assets conference, has partnered with Sygnum Bank to create a bitcoin ( BTC) reserve. This move is part of the conference’s long-term strategy and reflects its belief in BTC as a foundational digital asset. The conference has allocated 25% of its treasury assets to BTC, with Sygnum chosen to … Read more

Swiss Bankers Association Confirms Legally Binding Blockchain Transfer Between Major Banks

Switzerland just took a massive leap toward a blockchain-powered financial future, completing its first legally binding bank payment using tokenized deposits. Swiss Banks Complete Historic Blockchain Payment Trial The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) announced on Sept. 16 that Postfinance, Sygnum Bank, and UBS successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) for a deposit token, validating … Read more

Crypto Finance and Bridgeport Launch Anchornote for Off‑Exchange, Custody‑Native Settlement

Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, launched Anchornote, a custody‑native pledging solution that enables off‑exchange settlement and yield‑enhancing services by acting as collateral custodian, the firm announced. Anchornote uses Bridgeport as middleware to coordinate messaging and connect to multiple trading venues simultaneously, allowing institutional clients to trade across platforms without moving assets out of … Read more

Bitwise Lists 5 Flagship Crypto ETPs as European Demand for Digital Assets Grows

Bitwise expanded its European footprint with five flagship crypto ETP listings on SIX Swiss Exchange, including XRP, capitalizing on surging demand and accelerating regulatory clarity across the continent. Regulatory Momentum in Europe Fuels Bitwise’s Listing of Flagship Crypto ETPs Asset management firm Bitwise announced on Sept. 4 that it had listed five flagship crypto exchange-traded … Read more

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Expands Institutional Investment Solutions to Germany and Liechtenstein

Sygnum has expanded its asset management offerings to institutional and wholesale investors in Germany and Liechtenstein, providing access to selected crypto investment solutions including exclusive, non‑directional, low‑volatility yield strategies. The Zurich‑based group said the move follows its successful Liechtenstein registration and leverages an EU liability‑umbrella distribution arrangement with Reuss Private Access AG to deliver institutional‑grade … Read more