100 Days In: CVA President’s Update and Building Momentum for CVA’s Next Chapter

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 structured around our four key priorities.

1. Driving Institutional Adoption

A central focus of my presidency is strengthening the bridge between crypto innovators and Switzerland’s finance sector.
Over the past months, we have been preparing our most ambitious institutional event yet: the web3 Banking Symposium, taking place in the heart of Zurich’s financial district at the Kunsthaus, on March 2nd 2026.

Our first-ever Zurich-based CVA flagship event will bring forward essential topics for the future of Swiss finance, including:

• Stablecoins and blockchain-based payment systems

• Tokenization and new investment models

• Web3 integration in banking infrastructure

• Institutional-grade custody and compliance

Tickets are now available and we welcome partners interested in supporting or contributing to the program: https://cryptovalley.swiss/web3-banking-symposium

Be sure to use your exclusive 30% CVA Member discount  (log into the CVA Networking Portal for discount code)

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2. Ensuring Switzerland’s Competitive Edge

On 22 October 2025, the Federal Council launched a long-awaited public consultation on the future of stablecoins and crypto in Switzerland. This is a pivotal moment, and a reminder that Switzerland must act quickly to retain its competitive edge against more agile jurisdictions and larger markets.

To respond, the CVA established a dedicated Consultation Working Group led by Board Member Maxim Kon and Regulatory WG Chair Katharina Lasota Heller bringing together the experts from our CVA members. They are coordinating closely with peer associations, including the Swiss Blockchain Association, to ensure a unified and well-calibrated industry message.

I would like to sincerely thank this group for the critical work they are doing.
Our official CVA position will be published soon, before the consultation deadline on 6 February.

If you wish to share input with the group, please write to: [email protected] 

3. Fostering Collaboration Nationwide

The Crypto Valley was born in Zug, and it remains our home base. In 2026, the Crypto Valley Conference, one of Europe’s longest-running and most respected crypto conferences, returns with:

• A refreshed, more dynamic program

• A stronger emphasis on innovation and startups

• And, of course, our iconic Sunset Cruise on Lake Zug

But the Valley is now truly national.
In the past months, we:

• Held our first major event in Lugano (March 2025)

• Strengthened the leadership of the Western Switzerland Chapter to elevate Romandie’s visibility, especially in Geneva 

• Hosted many of our in-person gatherings in Zürich

With the maturity of our industry, naturally our events gravitate towards Zürich, which will be the home of the 2026 Web3 Banking Symposium and a series of institutional and corporate-focused events.

4. Building for the Future

After stabilizing the CVA in recent years, we are now entering a genuine scale-up phase.

To support this growth, we have:

• Expanded our Executive Team under the leadership of Niki Csanyi, welcoming Luis Moncosi as our new Program Manager

• Prepared the opening of a new role to be announced in the coming weeks

• Enhanced internal processes: We have redesigned several of our operational processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance, ensuring the CVA can scale reliably and professionally.

• Strengthened our operational foundations with:

• A new banking partner: Zuger Kantonalbank

• A new accounting firm: Alpinum Accounting

• A new crypto custody provider: Bitcoin Suisse

These changes give CVA the operational backbone required to grow our programs, increase our services to members, and continue delivering long-term value.

The CVA is ready for its next chapter, and we are excited to build it with you.

We’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback and have your closer involvement with the association. Get in touch with us via this form to leave your input

I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to our incredible CVA Executive Team, my fellow Board Members, our dedicated Working Group Chairs, and all our active members. Your commitment, energy, and passion are what make the Crypto Valley community thrive. Thank you for everything you contribute to our ecosystem.

I wish you a healthy, successful, and inspiring year ahead.

Warmest regards,

Jérôme Bailly
President of the Board
Crypto Valley Association