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Crypto bond catapults Swiss franc onto blockchain

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 The first 10 million units of the bond, each worth a franc and pegged to the Swiss currency, are sold out and will be issued on Thursday. Investors have snapped up the digital XCHF token units, which are linked to the bond with digital smart contracts. XCHF joins a growing legion of so-called stable coins…

On the trail of the weasel

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018

R&D spending hits global record but shrinks in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 Despite worldwide research and development expenditures reaching an all-time high of $782 billion, Swiss budgets have declined by 10%.

Swiss government suspends arms exports plans

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 Following political opposition and public protests, the government drops plans to ease arms exports restrictions.

Top finance ministry official to step down

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 The State Secretary for International Finance, Jörg Gasser, is to step down in February after three years in office.

Bullet-proof bitcoin battles through first ten years

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 Ten years ago, the public caught its first glimpse of the bitcoin revolution. The crytptocurrency has defied critics to survive its first decade.

More Swiss construction workers go on strike

This content was published on Oct 30, 2018 Following strikes in Ticino and Geneva earlier this month, 1,500 construction workers have continued the protest in French-speaking Switzerland.

Europe offers last line of defence for the Asiatic lion

This content was published on Oct 30, 2018 The endangered Asiatic lion is threatened by a contagious virus in India. In a worst-case scenario can captive animals in Europe help?

Doctors’ salaries exceed expectations

This content was published on Oct 30, 2018 The salaries of self-employed doctors in Switzerland are around a third higher than previously thought.

University of Zurich and Arnold Schwarzenegger seal climate deal

This content was published on Oct 30, 2018 The University of Zurich has signed a sustainable finance deal with Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger’s environmental organisations.

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