Crypto Valley Association and MENA FinTech Association Sign Strategic MoU and Aims to Relaunch CVA Middle East Chapter
Zug, Switzerland / Abu Dhabi, UAE – July 1, 2026
The 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-based industry associations with a shared commitment to fostering innovation, advocacy, education, and ecosystem development. Through this partnership, CVA and MFTA will collaborate on initiatives that promote knowledge exchange, joint events, ecosystem engagement, and cross-border cooperation between Switzerland and the MENA region. The MoU also provides a framework for both organizations to support one another’s activities, exchange industry insights, and explore future joint projects.
“Switzerland and the MENA region are both playing an increasingly important role in shaping the future of digital finance,” said Jérôme Bailly, Chairman of the Crypto Valley Association. “This partnership enables us to strengthen our international community, support our members globally, and further expand the reach of Crypto Valley into the Middle East.”
A key outcome of this collaboration will be the revival of the Crypto Valley Association’s Middle East Chapter, creating a stronger regional presence and providing members with new opportunities to connect with stakeholders across one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech and Web3 markets.
“The MENA region is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s leading centers for fintech and digital asset innovation. By partnering with the Crypto Valley Association, we are strengthening the bridge between two globally recognized innovation ecosystems. Together, we look forward to fostering greater collaboration, facilitating knowledge exchange, and creating new opportunities for our members across both regions.” Says Nameer Khan, Chairman, MENA FinTech Association
The Memorandum of Understanding reflects the shared vision of both organizations to accelerate innovation and contribute to the sustainable growth of the global blockchain, digital assets, and fintech industries through collaboration, advocacy, and education.
During the 2026 Crypto Valley Conference, Jerome Bailly, CVA President and Sheraz Ahmed, CVA Ecosystem Director had the chance to meet with Tariq Mattar, Co-Chair of MENA Fintech Association and personally sign the MoU that establishes a two-year framework for cooperation between the two organizations.
