What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in the weekly review.
Author: Editorial Office CVJ.CH
Editorial Office CVJ.CH
The CVJ editorial staff consists of a team of Blockchain experts and informs daily and independently about the most exciting news.
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On June 25, Kaufleuten located in the heart of downtown Zurich, will open its doors for the fifth edition of Finance 2.0 – Crypto Assets. This platform brings together the traditional financial world and the emerging digital asset industry to unlock the full potential of this asset class. A highlight of the event will be the second edition of the Swiss Crypto Awards. Launched a year ago, the awards aim to build trust and give recognition to players from both the traditional financial world and the digital asset world. For the ecosystem to work, it needs everyone: startups, traditional service…
Ethereum, a groundbreaking platform in the crypto world, has far surpassed the traditional boundaries of blockchain technology. Originally designed for peer-to-peer payments similar to the bitcoin model, Ethereum has revolutionized the possibilities of blockchain through smart contracts. To understand this transformation, we can explain it with an urban analogy to blockchain. The Ethereum blockchain has created a thriving ecosystem, led by its decentralized financial district (DeFi). A central component of this ecosystem is Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network. Much like oil powers machines, Ether powers the platform. Users must pay a “gas fee” in the form…
The Cantonal Bank of Zürich (ZKB) is approaching an offering for trading Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), CVJ.CH has learned.
After some setbacks in court, the SEC reduces its demand against Ripple from two billion to 103 million US dollars.
What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in the weekly review.
The new Swiss Narrow Bank (SNAB) wants to introduce a private-sector approach to a retail CBDC which has a built-in interest function.
Through the second round of the GameStop saga, the video game retailer possesses additional funds, which could be diversified into Bitcoin.
Like the US competitor Coinbase, Kraken is planning an initial public offering (IPO) after completing a financing round of 100 million USD.
What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in the weekly review.
Robinhood Markets has announced an agreement to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp. The strategic acquisition aims to complement the Robinhood app with Bitstamp’s extensive global exchange capabilities and support expansion into Europe. Founded in 2011, Bitstamp was one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform was originally created as a Europe-focused alternative to the then-dominant exchange, Mt. Gox. Over the years, the company expanded from Slovenia to other countries, but never achieved a breakthrough similar to today’s leading exchanges. According to a blog post, Robinhood’s acquisition of Bitstamp will take place in 2025 at a valuation of $200 million, marking a…
The Swiss product issuer 21Shares is parting ways with Cathie Wood’s fund company ARK Invest for the upcoming spot Ethereum ETF.
On the occasion of Crypto Valley’s tenth anniversary, Inacta Ventures, in collaboration with CVJ.CH, is publishing a comprehensive list of visionaries who have significantly contributed to the development and advancement of the blockchain sector in Switzerland and worldwide. This curated list of Web3 Visionaries honors not only the pioneers who laid the groundwork for the industry’s current prominence, but also those who are shaping its future direction. These individuals are driving innovation in the dynamic world of blockchain, further solidifying and expanding the status of Crypto Valley. Global crypto hub in the heart of switzerland The cohesive ecosystem of the…
One of Japan’s lesser known crypto exchanges, DMM Bitcoin, lost 4,500 bitcoins worth over $300 million in a hack last week. This is the largest attack on a crypto company since the FTX collapse in November 2022. In a Japanese blog post, DMM Bitcoin shared the impact of the hack with the public. The exchange described the incident as an “unauthorized leak” of 4,500 bitcoin (BTC). DMM Bitcoin has already taken measures to prevent further unauthorized outflows. The exchange did not provide further details about the incident, but assured customers that the total amount is guaranteed. Another Japan based exchange…
What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in the weekly review.
Bitcoin? Cryptocurrencies? Blockchain? Wallet? Completely Lost? Don’t worry! CVJ.CH will guide you step by step through the basics. In our first interactive webinar, we will set up a bitcoin wallet and have our first interactions with the blockchain. Why blockchain and bitcoin? These topics is becoming more and more important in Switzerland and Europe. Since 2021, apprenticeships focusing on blockchain technology have been available in Switzerland, and the canton of Zug is supporting research in this area with 40 million Swiss francs. Some universities already offer specialized courses on the topic, including the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (HWZ), which…
Solana has outpaced Ethereum by 100% over the past year, driven by soaring adoption, partnerships and growth of its ecosystem. A comparison.
According to an analysis from Bitget Research, six key trends and developments are likely to shape the next phase of crypto growth in 2025.
