Switzerland

Swiss Stablecoins: private rather than state ownership

By François Jolain · August 14, 2025

While governments dream of digital currencies, Switzerland can shine in other ways. Stablecoins issued by private players offer more freedom and decentralization than an e-franc driven by the National Bank.

Economy

Bitcoin at the SNB: a false good idea

By François Jolain · 02 February 2025

Un projet peu libéral pour une monnaie libérale. Je ne peux guère cacher mon enthousiasme pour le bitcoin, vu mes...

Economy

Reasons for bitcoin's rise above $100,000

By Frédéric Jollien · 06 December 2024

Donald Trump's recent embrace of pro-Bitcoin rhetoric is more the effect of increased hype around the most famous cryptocurrency than the other way around. A few facts.

Economy

Bitcoin suits Switzerland

By Ronnie Grob · July 25, 2024

Switzerland, a country of freedom, neutrality and decentralization, should be interested in bitcoin. After all, bitcoin is a free, neutral and decentralized currency.

Economy

Blockchain as the revolution of the 21st century

By Jérémie Bongiovanni · 05 April 2020

Beyond cryptocurrencies, it's the potential applications of blockchain technology that promise a real revolution. The founding text of bitcoin, less than ten pages long, explains this admirably.

Economy

Financial illiteracy

By Jérémie Bongiovanni · December 15, 2019

Quelles sont vos connaissances financières?

Economy

Cash doesn't have to disappear

By Nicolas Jutzet · 11 June 2016

Released on April 12, the new 50 franc bill is the first denomination in the ninth series to be put into circulation by the SNB. It's a reminder of the importance of physical money, at a time when some accuse it of helping to finance illegal activities.