Switzerland's Digital Franc Now Available on Gnosis Chain

馃嚚馃嚟 Swiss Francs Go Digital

By Gnosis Chain
Dec 4, 2025, 4:11 PM
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Switzerland remains Europe's only country using the franc currency.​ The Swiss franc (CHF) now has a digital version called $ZCHF available on Gnosis Chain.​

Users can:

  • Save and spend digital Swiss francs
  • Earn yield on their holdings
  • Access DeFi services directly

The integration allows zero-fee conversion between CHF and ZCHF, plus global spending through Gnosis Pay Visa cards while earning DeFi yields.​

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