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Switzerland: A Banking & Finance Overview - Current Status And Outlook For 2026

Swiss banking remains a core part of Switzerland's economy and its international financial centre.

Switzerland Finance

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Bär & Karrer

A FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Overview

As regards the cross-border market access to Switzerland, Swiss regulation takes a liberal approach and allows the provision of banking and investment services, asset management services...

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Sind Lösegeldzahlungen Tabu?

Behörden raten von Lösegeldzahlungen bei Ransomware-Attacken ab.

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

FINMA Guidance 01/2026: New Requirements For The Custody Of Cryptobased Assets

On 12 January 2026, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) published Guidance 01/2026 on the custody of cryptobased assets (the "Guidance").

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

Neue Schweizer Regulierung für Stablecoins und KryptoDienstleister

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

New Swiss Regulation Of Stablecoins And Crypto Asset Service Providers

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Disegno di legge sulla trasparenza delle persone giuridiche: stato del processo legislativo ed approfondimento critico

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Digital Onboarding Revisited - FINMA Proposes Amendments To Its Circular On Video- And Online Identification

Switzerland Finance

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Loyens & Loeff

FINMA Publishes Guidance 01/2026 On The Custody Of Crypto-Based Assets

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

FINMA Has Published Guidance 01/2026 On The Custody Of Crypto-based Assets

Switzerland Technology

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Borel & Barbey

Navigating FinTech Regulation In Europe: A Strategic Guide For Cross-Border Compliance

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

FinTech Comparative Guide

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

Blockchain & Crypto Assets Comparative Guide

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

The Swiss Federal Council Launches A Consultation Aiming At Advancing Swiss Crypto And Stablecoin Regulation

Switzerland Technology

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Borel & Barbey

FINMA Guidance 01/2026: New Requirements For The Custody Of Cryptobased Assets

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

Global Chaos And Global Trade – The New World Disorder And The Ensuing Economic Carnage

Worldwide International

GGI Global Alliance

After Two Decades Of Failing To Come To An Agreement "The Mother Of All Deals" Is Done – Kudos To India And The EU

Worldwide International

GGI Global Alliance

USMCA: Negotiation Preparations

Worldwide International

GGI Global Alliance

EU Digital Omnibus Package: An Overview

Switzerland Privacy

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Lenz & Staehelin

FinIA Reform: New Licences For Payment And Crypto-institutions

On 22 October 2025, the Swiss Federal Council opened a consultation on a proposed amendment to the Financial Institutions Act (the FinIA).

Switzerland Technology

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Loyens & Loeff

New Licences For Switzerland's Financial Market – Overview By KC

Services and products primarily in the area of payment transactions, including the acceptance of customer funds and the issuance and storage of certain stablecoins...

Switzerland Finance

KC

Kellerhals Carrard

Consultation For Revised Swiss Rules On Stablecoins And Crypto-Assets

On 22 October 2025, the Federal Council launched a consultation on amendments to Swiss financial market laws aimed at improving the regulatory framework for stablecoins and other crypto-assets, while ensuring financial...

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Swiss Federal Council Launches Legislative Process For Proposed New Regulation On Stablecoins And Crypto Services

On 22 October 2025, the Swiss Federal Council initiated the public consultation on proposed amendments to the Financial Institutions Act ("FinIA"). The draft legislation aims to strengthen the framework...

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Switzerland Extends Automatic Exchange Of Information (AEOI) To Crypto-Assets

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Stablecoins: The BIS Flags Risks, The U.S. Seize Opportunity By Passing The GENIUS Act – Where Does Switzerland Stand?

Switzerland Technology

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Borel & Barbey

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Automatic Exchange Of Information On Crypto-Assets

Switzerland Technology

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MME

Switzerland Redefines The Foundation Era In Crypto

Switzerland Technology

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MME

Der Crypto-AIA kommt per 1.1.2026

Switzerland Technology

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Vischer AG

CMTA Publishes Its Debt Tokenization Standard

Switzerland Finance

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Lenz & Staehelin

Change In VAT Practice: FTA Reaffirms Support For Crypto

Switzerland Tax

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MME

Legal Technology Regulation And Licensing Of Crypto Custodians In Switzerland

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Rückblick: Blockchain-Recht IV (Video)

Switzerland Technology

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Kellerhals Carrard

CMTA Publishes Its Debt Tokenization Standard

The Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA), a Geneva-based non-profit organization that develops standards for the use of distributed ledger technology in capital markets...

Switzerland Finance

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Lenz & Staehelin

Change In VAT Practice: FTA Reaffirms Support For Crypto

In a change of practice, the Federal Tax Administration recognizes the entrepreneurial nature of foundations and associations in the crypto sector for VAT purposes.

Switzerland Tax

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MME

Legal Technology Regulation And Licensing Of Crypto Custodians In Switzerland

Switzerland has not enacted specific legislation governing the provision of custody services for crypto assets. As a result, Swiss financial market laws applicable to custody services...

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Rückblick: Blockchain-Recht IV (Video)

Am Dienstag, 11. März 2025, fand das Fachseminar «Blockchain-Recht IV» im Lake Side Zürich sowie via Live-Stream statt.

Switzerland Technology

KC

Kellerhals Carrard

2021: Doing Business In Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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World Law Group

Preparing For DORA: How Insurers Can Create Value And Build Resilience Through Digitalisation

The shift to digital is set to give insurance services a significant boost, providing customers with more personalised insurance choices and lowering the risk of fraud in the process.

Switzerland Insurance

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Cryptocurrency: Its Role In The Financial Service Industry And Black-Market Transactions

American Bar Association 2024 Criminal Justice Section, 11th Annual London White Collar Crime Institute

Worldwide Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Webinar: Escrow Services – How To Protect Your Transactions? Case Studies And Lessons Learned

Please view this webinar from LINDEMANNLAW where they will provide a comprehensive overview of escrow services and highlighting their importance in safeguarding various types of transactions.

Worldwide Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

FlowBank Liquidation: Quo Vadis FINMA?

On June 13, 2024, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) initiated bankruptcy proceedings against FlowBank SA, a Geneva-based neobank.

Switzerland Insolvency

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LINDEMANNLAW

FINMA 2024 Stablecoin Guidelines: Key Insights For Your Business

Switzerland Technology

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LINDEMANNLAW

2024 Blockchain Guide – Switzerland

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Secure Your Global Transactions With Expert Paymaster Services

Switzerland Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

Blockchain 2024, Trends And Developments

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Updated Swiss FAQs On The Ukraine Sanctions

Switzerland International

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MME

Erweiterung Des AIA Auf Kryptowerte

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

The Essential Role Of Escrow And Paymaster Services (Video)

Switzerland Technology

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LINDEMANNLAW

Geneva Insights - May 2024

Switzerland Strategy

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

How Is Legal Tech Changing The Field Of Law?

Switzerland Technology

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Wenger Vieli AG

Dencun Upgrade: Impact On ETH Staking

Switzerland Technology

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MME

Tokenization Of Real-World Assets

Switzerland Technology

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OA Legal

Legal Compass: FINMA Guidance On Staking

Switzerland Finance

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Eversheds Sutherland

Focusing On Country Risk: Traditional And Virtual Assets In The Know Your Customer (KYC) Process

Switzerland Technology

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MME

New Rules For Derivatives And Exchange-traded Products With Crypto-Assets As Underlying Instruments Listed On SIX Swiss Exchange

Switzerland Finance

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Lenz & Staehelin

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LINDEMANNLAW

Company Formation In Switzerland 2023 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

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