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Zug, Switzerland / Abu Dhabi, UAE – July 1, 2026The Crypto Valley Association (CVA) and the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration between the Swiss and Middle East fintech and digital assets ecosystems.The agreement brings together two leading independent, member-b

CVA Welcomes the 2026 Board of Directors 2 July 2026, Zug SwitzerlandThe Crypto Valley Association (CVA) is proud to introduce its 2026 Board of Directors, elected during the Annual General Assembly held on June 30th. The AGA brought members up to speed on a strong year: two flagship conferences delivering over 1,250+ combined attendees, the launch of the CVA Benefits Portal, sustained regulatory

Crypto Valley has produced world-class companies, world-class infrastructure, and world-class investors. Until now, it had never brought them together to directly back the next generation.That changes today. We write a new chapter of Crypto Valley.What is Made in Crypto Valley?Made in Crypto Valley is a Startup Investment Initiative through which the Crypto Valley ecosystem makes direct investment

June 23rd, 2026 | Zug, SwitzerlandWe are delighted to see Eric Sutter (MME, Senior Tax Adviser) and Fabrice Schweizer (KPMG Switzerland, Senior Accounting Advisory) stepping into the role of Co-Chairs for CVA’s Tax & Accounting Working Group.Eric Sutter’s strong tax advisory expertise combined with Fabrice Schweizer’s deep experience in financial services accounting advisory makes them a highly co

Is Switzerland still the place where the future of digital finance gets written?On May 28, the industry answered that question inside Hochschule Luzern in Rotkreuz, Zug.Some of the most consequential voices in blockchain, institutional crypto, and Web3 infrastructure gathered for the 8th edition of the Crypto Valley Conference, covering the themes that are defining the next chapter: quantum-resist

We built something you wish had existed on day one.The 2026 CVA Cybersecurity Framework for Startups is a comprehensive, practitioner-built security baseline designed specifically for digital-asset and blockchain companies. Written by 13 security engineers, cryptographers, lawyers, and risk specialists who have built security at crypto exchanges, custodians, and regulated financial institutions.Cr

2026 CVA CALL-FOR-PAPERS:On-Chain Finance and the Reinvention of Financial Infrastructure The Crypto Valley Association Education Working Group cordially invites researchers and professionals from all over the world to submit their original research papers for the Call for Papers 2026 (CFP26) with the theme "On-Chain Finance and the Reinvention of Financial Infrastructure".As blockchain infrastruc

The Crypto Valley Association Sustainability Working Group recently participated in the launch of the EIT Health programme on Health Data Privacy and Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs).This programme is designed to equip professionals with the practical knowledge and skills required to securely use, share, and manage health data in full compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the General

CVA Security Watch #2A quarterly briefing by the Cybersecurity Working Group at the Crypto Valley AssociationSummaryThe latest wave of incidents in Web3 security reveals a critical shift:The most damaging exploits are no longer driven by novel code vulnerabilities, but by flawed assumptions in system design, validation, and configuration.Across multiple cases, protocols behaved exactly as intended

Are you shaping the future of finance, or watching it pass you by? On March 2, global leaders in finance, payments, and digital assets convened in Zurich for the 2026 Web3 Banking Symposium. With C-suite representation from some of the world’s most influential institutions, including SWIFT, Visa, Franklin Templeton, Blockstream, Bank of International Settlements, Ripple and more, the Symposium ref

FINIA Revision, An Aligned Industry Voice for Proportionate Crypto Regulation The Crypto Valley Association has submitted its response to the State Secretariat for International Finance on the proposed revisions to the Financial Institutions Act (FINIA). The submission was developed in close coordination with the Swiss Blockchain Federation and reflects extensive, joint industry expertise.Download

Dear CVA Members,I hope your year has begun in good health and energy. As we enter 2026 together, I’d like to share a brief update on my first 100 days as President of the Crypto Valley Association, what we’ve accomplished with the Executive Team and the Board, and what we are preparing for the year ahead.To keep continuity with the roadmap shared at the time of my appointment, this update is stru

CVA Security Watch #1The Quarter's Most Significant Hacks and Risk Signals Q4 2025 didn’t wind down quietly.In one quarter we saw:A stablecoin issuer accidentally mint $300 trillionA DeFi protocol lose $128 million to a tiny rounding nuanceMajor cloud outages that reminded everyone how “decentralized” infra really runsDevelopers leaning too hard on AI and “vibe coding”None of this is theory. It’s

The Crypto Valley Association is excited to announce the release of the 2025 CVA RESEARCH JOURNAL:On-Chain Asset Management: Bridging Traditional Finance and BlockchainWhat started as a Call for Papers has come together into a comprehensive research publication built on 12 selected research papers and enriched by 8 expert interviews from across the Web3 and traditional finance ecosystem.Developed

December 15th, 2025 | Zug, SwitzerlandThe Crypto Valley Association is thrilled to welcome Stéphanie Fuchs as the new Co-Chair of our Sustainability Working Group, taking the lead alongside Michele Soavi in 2026. Stéphanie will coordinate initiatives to identify and promote blockchain-based solutions that advance sustainable development and ESG priorities.Stéphanie brings extensive experience in i

The Crypto Valley Association Sustainability Working Group is proud to present its latest publication, in collaboration with Etheros HealthData Foundation on the topic of:Decentralized AI in Healthcare: From Theory to PracticeHealthcare stands at a transformative crossroads. As AI becomes central to medical innovation, a fundamental question emerges: who controls the data, infrastructure, and gove

September 2nd, 2025 | Zug, SwitzerlandThe Crypto Valley Association (CVA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jérôme Bailly as its new President, effective September 1st, 2025. Jérôme, previously Vice President, succeeds Emi Lorincz, whose leadership since 2021 — including three years as President — has shaped the CVA into a respected, globally recognized association advancing the digital as

Stablecoin regulation remains a top issue in financial and crypto law. The U.S.—a major digital asset market—has taken a landmark step with the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act), aimed at standardizing payment stablecoin rules and resolving state-level regulatory fragmentation. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Act on June 17, 2025, follo

The Crypto Valley Association (CVA) is proud to introduce its newly elected Board of Directors—continuing to ensure the association’s growth, stability, and leadership in the global blockchain ecosystem. The election took place during the Annual General Assembly (AGA) held on June 25th, 2025, an important opportunity for CVA members to actively participate in the governance and strategic direction

2025 CVA CALL-FOR-PAPERS: On-Chain Asset Management: Bridging Traditional Finance and Blockchain  The Crypto Valley Association Education Working Group cordially invites researchers and professionals from all over theworld to submit their original research papers for the Call for Papers 2025 (CFP25) with the theme 'On-Chain Assset Management: Bridging Traditional Finance and Blockchain'.  WHY PART