The Swiss Blockchain Federation is concerned about the supervisory communication from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA on stablecoins. The comprehensive identification of all users demanded by FINMA has no recognizable legal basis. FINMA’s requirements make it impossible for Swiss issuers to issue competitive stablecoins. In addition, the announcement came as a surprise and […]
We are delighted to announce that the Swiss Blockchain Federation is once again proud to be a Community Partner at Point Zero Forum 2024! The Point Zero Forum is an initiative of Elevandi and the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance to promote a policy and technology dialogue in Financial Services. Held annually in Zurich, […]
Serious consequences for Switzerland as a financial and blockchain location The Swiss Blockchain Federation expresses profound concerns regarding the planned implementation of the Basel Standard on the regulatory treatment of crypto assets in Switzerland. This move would not be compatible with the blockchain strategy pursued by Switzerland to date and would signify a fundamental change […]
Review of a turbulent but successful blockchain year 2023 Read our last newsletter of the year for a look back at the turbulent but successful blockchain year 2023, the projects supported by the Innovation Booster Blockchain Nation Switzerland and the Swiss Blockchain Federation’s latest success in staking. READ NEWSLETTER (in German only)
Bern, 21.12.2023 – The Swiss Blockchain Federation (SBF) welcomes the announcement by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), which has clarified how staking services for cryptocurrencies are to be handled under financial market law. An announced change in practice had caused uncertainty and strong criticism in the industry. The Swiss Blockchain Federation’s commitment and […]
Review of a turbulent but successful blockchain year 2023 Read our last newsletter of the year for a look back at the turbulent but successful blockchain year 2023, the projects supported by the Innovation Booster Blockchain Nation Switzerland and the Swiss Blockchain Federation’s latest success in staking. READ NEWSLETTER (in German only)
