Author: Editorial Office CVJ.CH

Geneva-based crypto startup Taurus has raised $65 million in a Series B funding round led by Credit Suisse.

Paxos has been ordered by the US regulators NYDFS and SEC to stop issuing its dollar stablecoin Binance USD (BUSD).

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

The Securities and Exchange Commission orders Kraken to pay $30 million in compensation due to its staking service.

Since early February, Nigeria has experienced acute shortages of cash, gasoline, and electricity; how can Bitcoin provide relief?

The Global Crypto Classification Standard (GCCS) categorizes crypto assets in a uniform manner to demystify the asset class.

The Shanghai upgrade (EIP-4895) allows stakers to withdraw their Ether (ETH) and further prepares the network for sharding.

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

A report from crypto analytics firm Messari identifies the driving trends that will shape 2023 for the blockchain industry. 

South African retailer Pick n Pay accepts Bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network in all 1,628 stores nationwide.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) continues to experiment with the possibilities of a digital central bank currency (CBDC).

Moody’s Corp, one of the three largest rating agencies in the United States, is developing its own rating system for stablecoins.

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

Mt Pelerin, a financial services provider in Switzerland, is expanding Switzerland’s Lightning infrastructure through their own solution.

The ECB’s digital euro is designed to enable secure and efficient payments to help EU citizens make the transition to the digital world.

Neuchâtel, a major player in the Swiss blockchain industry, is the next canton to officially join the Swiss Blockchain Federation.