US Lawmakers Visit Europe to Boost Digital Asset Rules, Monetary Policy Ties

U.S. lawmakers ramped up global momentum on digital asset regulation and monetary policy during a high-stakes European tour aimed at fortifying transatlantic financial and security alliances. Congressional Delegation Advances US-Europe Alliance on Crypto, Policy, and Security U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill announced on Aug. 29, 2025, that he and Rep. Vicente … Read more

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Expands Support for SUI

Sygnum Bank that it will support the SUI cryptocurrency, enhancing access for professional and institutional clients to the Sui ecosystem. As the banking partner for the Sui Foundation, Sygnum has fully integrated SUI into its regulated banking platform, offering services such as custody, trading, and staking. The launch of SUI staking in August will provide … Read more

Confusion Over US Tariffs on Swiss Gold Bars Sends Futures Soaring

Gold prices initially surged after the Trump administration announced reciprocal tariffs on Swiss gold bars, briefly exceeding $3,400 per ounce. The gains appeared to reverse after the White House clarified that an executive order would exempt gold bars from these tariffs. Tariffs Cause Chaos in Gold Market Before Clarification Gold’s price gains, made hours after … Read more

US Imposes 39% Tariff on Swiss Gold, Impacting Global Market Dynamics

The United States has implemented a 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland, effective August 7, 2025, significantly impacting the Swiss gold refining industry. This tariff, the highest among developed nations, specifically targets one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars, which were previously exempt from such taxes. The move is part of a broader strategy to address a … Read more

Grand Theft Satoshi: Bitcoin’s Creator Statue Lost and Found in Lugano

A statue of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, located in Lugano, Switzerland, which was presumed stolen for little more than a day, was found on the shore of a nearby lake. The alleged theft even spurred a bounty hunt, with Satoshigallery offering 0.1 BTC to anyone providing directions to its whereabouts. Satoshi Nakamoto’s Statue Lost and … Read more

Coinshares Launches SEI ETP With Zero Management Fees and 2% Staking Yield on SIX Exchange in Switzerland

Coinshares announced the launch of the Coinshares Physical Staked SEI (Ticker: CSEI), the first zero-fee exchange-traded product (ETP) providing regulated access to SEI, a high-performance layer 1 blockchain. This product aims to meet the growing demand from European institutional investors for diversified blockchain exposure by eliminating previous barriers to accessing SEI, which is designed for … Read more

Ripple USD Finds First Banking Partner as Swiss Bank Amina Offers RLUSD Access

Ripple USD gains major momentum as Amina Bank becomes the first global bank to support RLUSD, signaling a breakthrough moment for regulated digital asset adoption worldwide. Amina Debuts First Bank Support for Ripple’s RLUSD A regulated gateway to stablecoin exposure is rapidly evolving as institutions seek compliant digital assets to bridge traditional finance and crypto … Read more

Zero Percent: Switzerland Reverts to 0% Rates to Counter Deflation Pressure

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its key interest rate to 0% on June 19, 2025, reinstating a zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) effective immediately. SNB Joins Zero-Rate Club After Sixth Consecutive Cut The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0%, effective June 20, 2025. This decision marks … Read more

Swiss National Bank Slams Bitcoin Reserve Push as Inflation Storm Brews

Switzerland’s fierce defense of tradition faced a seismic crypto challenge as calls to add bitcoin to national reserves intensify amid global economic turmoil and geopolitical shifts. Swiss National Bank Chairman Warns Bitcoin’s ‘Very High’ Volatility Risks Currency Stability Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel strongly opposed integrating bitcoin into the institution’s currency reserves during … Read more