Swiss National Bank news and trends

Swiss National Bank and SIX Launch New Instant Payments Solution
Faster Payments // August 21, 2024

The Swiss National Bank and SIX Interbank Clearing have launched a new instant payments solution in Switzerland. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Switzerland Central Bank Willing to Expand CBDC Project
CBDC // July 03, 2024

The Swiss National Bank is reportedly amenable to expanding its digital currency project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

This Week in Web3: Wells Notices, Crypto Payments and Usability
Cryptocurrency // May 08, 2024

Crypto goes up, and crypto goes down. Then, often, crypto goes back up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Swiss National Bank Says Wholesale CBDC Eliminates Barriers in Financial Markets
CBDC // May 06, 2024

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is conducting a pilot project that has used wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) and successfully settled four tokenized bond issuances and one secondary market transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Central Banks and BIS Test Tokenization to Speed Cross-Border Payments   

April 03, 2024
Tokenization is gaining momentum on the global stage, and with commercial applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Cash Secures Future as Lawmakers Prioritize Inclusive Payment Methods

March 12, 2024
The recent move by Norway to enact rules ensuring consumers’ ability to pay with cash reflects a growing concern over the potential exclusion of certain segments of the population who...

Quick Reads
Trade War Bolsters Calls for Swiss National Bank to Hold Bitcoin

April 24, 2025
Advocates of a referendum that would require the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold bitcoin in its reserves reportedly see an opportunity amid the current economic turmoil caused by U.S. tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Swiss National Bank and SIX Launch New Instant Payments Solution

August 21, 2024
The Swiss National Bank and SIX Interbank Clearing have launched a new instant payments solution in Switzerland. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Switzerland Central Bank Willing to Expand CBDC Project

July 03, 2024
The Swiss National Bank is reportedly amenable to expanding its digital currency project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Swiss National Bank Says Wholesale CBDC Eliminates Barriers in Financial Markets

May 06, 2024
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is conducting a pilot project that has used wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) and successfully settled four tokenized bond issuances and one secondary market transaction. Get...