Universities cooperate on digitalization
Zurich/Geneva – The Universities of Zurich and Geneva have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly promote digitalization in research and teaching.
PriceHubble wins over investors
Zurich – PriceHubble wants to revolutionize the valuation of real estate through machine learning approaches. The Zurich-based startup has now raised several million Swiss francs in a financing round.
Lykke raises 6 million Swiss francs
Zug – Lykke has raised 6 million Swiss francs in a 24-hour token sale. The Zug-based fintech company developed a platform for trading digital currencies.
Zurich discovery could unlock lung disease treatments
Zurich – Scientists in Zurich have used cryo-electron microscopy to determine the architecture of the chloride channel TMEM16A. Their findings could help develop new drugs to treat the lung disease cystic fibrosis.
Chinese big bank comes to Zurich
Zurich – The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is settling in Zurich. The world’s biggest and most valuable bank obtained a Swiss banking license from Finma, according to a media report.
Russian telecom company turns to BLOCKv
Zug/Moscow – The Russian telecommunications company MegaFon is using technology from the Zug-based blockchain company BLOCKv to create a digital treasure hunt on the streets of Moscow. The game is based on the Ethereum blockchain.
LafargeHolcim develops concrete for super laser
Zurich/Hamburg – LafargeHolcim developed a special concrete mix specifically for the European XFEL super laser in Hamburg. The cement manufacturer could also draw on its experience in tunnel construction in Switzerland.
ETH Research Commission celebrates anniversary
Zurich – The Research Commission at ETH Zurich, which promotes young researchers and projects, is now celebrating its 75th anniversary. Its president Uwe Sauer says the university as especially strong in drone research at this time.
Big banks launch blockchain project
Zurich – The two major Swiss banks UBS and Credit Suisse are teaming up with SIX and other global financial players to launch a new blockchain initiative. The project aims to improve the quality of counterparty reference data, which is required as part of the upcoming implementation of the MiFID II regulation in January 2018.
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