An Analysis of the Adaptability of Switzerland’s Financial Regulatory Framework to Blockchain and Digital Currency Innovations

Fabian O. Zehnder
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Fabian O. Zehnder: Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland

Frontiers in Management Science, 2024, vol. 3, issue 5, 47-55

Abstract: Switzerland has emerged as a global leader in the regulation of blockchain technology and digital currencies, attracting numerous blockchain startups and investors to its “Crypto Valley.” This paper provides an in-depth analysis of Switzerland’s financial regulatory framework, examining its adaptability to blockchain and digital currency innovations. The study highlights the proactive stance of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and the enactment of the Blockchain Act, which have created a flexible and forward-thinking legal environment. Furthermore, the paper explores the opportunities afforded by Switzerland’s regulatory framework, such as legal certainty, privacy protection, and access to European markets. However, it also addresses the challenges that remain, including regulatory arbitrage, scalability issues, and the unique regulatory complexities introduced by decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The findings suggest that while Switzerland has built a conducive ecosystem for blockchain innovation, it must continue to adapt its regulatory framework to maintain its leadership position in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Keywords: FINMA; Blockchain Act; Decentralized Finance (DeFi); Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs); regulatory arbitrage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56397/FMS.2024.10.05

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