Author: Editorial Office CVJ.CH

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved part of an application for a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF.

The chairman of the Czech National Bank wants to invest billions of Euros of the country’s reserves in bitcoin. This would make the institution the first Western central bank to hold cryptocurrencies on its balance sheet. Governor Aleš Michl plans to present a proposal to the board of directors on Thursday to invest in bitcoin as a way to diversify Česká národní banka’s (CNB) reserves. According to the Financial Times, if approved, the CNB could allocate up to 5% of its €140 billion in reserves to bitcoin. Bitcoin is unstoppable Michl acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility and limited history, but emphasized its…

With an Executive Order, Trump has tasked his “Crypto Tsar,” David Sacks, with developing a crypto regulation plan.

What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in the weekly review.

Under the leadership of SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, a crypto task force is seeking to reverse the agency’s anti-innovation approach.

The tenth edition of the CV VC Top 50 Report, the biannual analysis of Crypto Valley, was released during the World Economic Forum.

A bill proposed by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis seeks to mandate the Treasury Department to purchase billions in bitcoin.

This Friday night, Donald Trump surprised the crypto industry by launching his own meme coin on the Solana blockchain.

What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in the weekly review.

In an interview with CVJ.CH, Lucas A. Ereth, Managing Partner at GenTwo, shares insights into his career and “assetization”.

About a year after launching cryptocurrency trading and custody services, PostFinance is expanding its offering to include staking. This new feature allows clients to generate passive income by staking cryptocurrencies. PostFinance is the first systemically important bank to offer this functionality. Staking involves locking cryptocurrencies within a blockchain network to support its operations. In return, participants receive rewards, often in the form of additional cryptocurrency. It’s similar to earning interest on a deposit, but with risks associated with network operations and token value. Customers can now access this service through PostFinance, according to a press release. Staking with PostFinance In…

The European crypto exchange zondacrypto is expanding its presence in Switzerland and partnering with Incore Bank.

Sygnum, the Crypto Valley’s new “unicorn”, has raised USD 58 million at a valuation of over USD 1 billion to drive expansion in the EEA.

What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in the weekly review.

A U.S. court has granted the Department of Justice (DoJ) approval to liquidate approximately $6.5 billion worth of confiscated bitcoin.

2024 was a pivotal year for the crypto industry: simplified access to bitcoin for institutional investors, increased adoption of blockchain, and the pro-crypto stance of the new U.S. president shaped the market. Looking ahead to 2025, digital assets could offer significant opportunities for investors. The coming year is expected to be driven by bitcoin’s continued journey into the mainstream. Often seen as a robust alternative in a world of uncertainty and depreciating fiat currencies, bitcoin offers security and trust through mathematics, cryptography and transparency – qualities much needed in today’s financial sector. Key developments in 2025 could provide further momentum…