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Switzerland

Explore Switzerland’s crypto laws, including FINMA rules, exchange licensing, taxes, AML compliance, and digital asset regulation.

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Switzerland DLT Act AS 2021 33; BBl 2020 7801 Effective Details Proposed Proposed: Completed Intro Introduced: Completed Review Review: Completed Passed Passed: Completed Enacted Enacted: Completed Effective Effective: Current

Bundesgesetz zur Anpassung des Bundesrechts an Entwicklungen der Technik verteilter elektronischer Register

Switzerland’s DLT Act amended federal law to recognize ledger-based securities, enable DLT trading facilities, and clarify treatment of certain crypto-based assets in insolvency.

Last action: Aug 1, 2021 - Fully in force

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