MiCA: Europe’s Trojan Horse
MiCA was sold as Europe’s answer to crypto: one rulebook, one licence, one market of 450 million people, and a chance to grow European…
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Thailand Crypto Exchange Licence 2026: Requirements, Cost and Foreign Ownership
Thailand has regulated crypto businesses since 2018, earlier than almost anyone in Asia. In 2025 it went further. Offshore platforms that target Thai users…
SRO, Fintech Licence or EU EMI? Switzerland’s Fintech Licence Failed. Here Is What Should Replace It.
When Switzerland launched the fintech licence in 2019, the idea was elegant: a “banking licence light” for innovative firms that wanted to hold client…
Swiss Crypto Licence 2026: What You Need, What It Costs — and What Changes in 2027
There is no single “Swiss crypto licence”. There is a map: what you can run on an SRO today, what needs a partner or…
Swiss SRO Licence 2026: Requirements, Cost, Timeline — Apply or Buy?
Swiss SRO licence in 2026: who needs one, requirements, costs, timeline, and whether to apply from scratch or buy a ready-made SRO company
Revolut in Switzerland: Would Buying a Bank Have Been the Smarter Strategy?
Revolut in Switzerland. Would Buying a Bank Have Been the Smarter Strategy? Revolut has made its next move in Switzerland The fintech group has…
What Nobody Tells You Before You Invest in Crypto
A practical guide for retail investors by Rene-Philippe on crypto risks, scams, custody, exchanges, yields, banking, tax and due diligence.
Offshore Bank: Buy a Banking Licence or Apply From Scratch?
Should you buy an offshore banking licence or apply from scratch? We compare acquisition prices, timing, costs and the real value of a bank.
Why Clients Underestimate the Swiss SRO Application
Swiss SRO membership is no longer a simple administrative filing. Applications have become complex and ready-made SRO companies more valuable.
Which Banking Licence Do I Need to Launch a Neobank?
Do you need a banking licence to launch a neobank? Often, no. Learn how white-label and regulated-provider models can work without your own bank…
