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Hong Kong bitcoin exchange plans move to Switzerland
Zurich – One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world wants to relocate its headquarters to Switzerland, a move that will make Bitfinex the most transparent stock exchange of them all. Switzerland hopes for a knock-off effect for the crypto-scene.
Kickstart Accelerator opens third edition
Zurich – Kickstart Accelerator has launched the third edition of its programme in Zurich. Switzerland’s largest innovation acceleration programme, it initiates successful partnerships between startups, established companies and institutions.
Physicists build a more affordable brain scanner
Zurich – Two scientists at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich are building a brain scanner that is considerably less expensive and smaller than current models. The two have now earned a place in the “30 Under 30” list published by the U.S. business magazine Forbes.
Researchers speed up search for drugs
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a method for examining drug candidates. This makes the search for drugs cheaper and more efficient.
Students develop therapy device for skin disease
Zurich – Students from the Greater Zurich Area have developed a therapy device for the treatment of the skin infection leishmaniasis. It can be manufactured cheaply and could be used in developing countries, in particular.
LSZ Impact – Translational Medicine in Zurich
Self-driving bus hits the streets of Neuhausen
Neuhausen am Rheinfall SH – Beginning Tuesday, a self-driving bus will carry passengers through the centre of Neuhausen am Rheinfall, making it the first time anywhere in the world that a self-driving bus is fully integrated into regular transport services.
Twenty-two foreign companies set up business in Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen – Twenty-two foreign companies set up new operations in the canton of Schaffhausen in 2017, and a number of companies are investing in major expansion projects. With a successful year behind it, the canton’s economic promotion agency is already looking ahead with new projects.
Insurance firms form blockchain startup in Zurich
Zurich – A global consortium of insurance companies has formed a startup in Zurich called B3i Services AG to help drive the use of blockchain technology in the insurance industry.
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