The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) updated its definition of artificial intelligence (AI) on November 8, 2023. The move is set to shape the European Union’s (EU) upcoming AI regulation. The revised definition emphasizes machine-based systems inferring outcomes for explicit or implicit objectives. The OECD’s…
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released a set of proposed liquidity guidelines for stablecoin issuers. The guidelines aim to ensure that stablecoins can be quickly redeemed even during turbulent market conditions, preventing the risk of bank runs and contagion in crisis situations. Here are some…
We kindly inform you that Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller will be at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 (The Intersection Of Policy, Finance, And Technology) on November 15-17, 2023 as well as she will be speaking at the Poland-ASEAN Fintech Forum in Singapore on November 14, 2023. If you would like to meet her for a coffee/ lunch/ talk, just write…
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller (Managing Partner at LEXcellence AG and President of the Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association) will be speaking in the interesting cybersecurity discussion panel: Global Threats: Working together to build resilience. Cybersecurity and AI for good practice on November 14, 2023, from 14:10 till 14:50 SGT time…
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) launched a pilot project with six commercial banks to explore the use of a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) for financial institutions on November 2, 2023. The pilot project, called Helvetia Phase III, will run from December 2023 to June 2024…
On October 19, 2023, the world witnessed a significant milestone as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) unveiled Switzerland’s highly anticipated fourth follow-up report, a testament to the country’s unwavering commitment to financial integrity since its last evaluation in 2016. Commendably, Switzerland’s strides in fortifying its financial…
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller (Managing Partner at LEXcellence AG & President of the Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association) will be speaking in the interesting panel discussion panel about startups and nearshoring and cross-country business expansion, namely: Start Small, Dream Big: Scaling…
In the rapidly evolving world of financial technology, the distinction between cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology remains of paramount importance. As the blockchain ecosystem continues to mature, it is essential for businesses and investors to grasp the nuances of these two domains. In this article, we will explore the significance…
Switzerland has once again been ranked the most innovative country in the world, according to the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This is the 13th consecutive year that Switzerland has topped the GII. What Does the…
We kindly inform you that Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller will be at the ITechLaw Conference 2023 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (October 18-20, 2023). If you would like to meet her for a coffee/ lunch/ talk, just write to Kasia directly via LinkedIn or another communicator. Looking forward to meeting you. Dr.…
Europe and Switzerland are at the forefront of crypto tax and regulations in 2023. While many other countries are still grappling with how to tax and regulate cryptocurrencies, Europe and Switzerland have taken a more progressive approach. One of the key ways in which Europe and Switzerland…
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Katarzyna Lasota Heller (Managing Partner at LEXcellence AG & President of the Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association) will be moderating an interesting discussion panel (3rd session), namely Exploring blockchain, artificial intelligence and digital finance & economy in the service of science and business at 3rd Polish Economic & Technology…
