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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

12-Point Program to Strengthen Switzerland as a Financial HubThree Leading Organizations Launch Manifesto for Greater Innovation and CompetitivenessBern, May 6, 2025 The Swiss Blockchain Federation, the Crypto Valley Association, and the Bitcoin Association Switzerland have jointly published a manifesto presenting a comprehensive 12-point program to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a global bl

🚀 The CVA Startup Working Group is Evolving! 🚀   As we kick off 2025, one of the most active and impactful CVA entities is undergoing an evolution and taking its next big step — the CVA Startup Working Group is transforming into the CVA Startups & Venture Working Group to further expand its scope and reach. While the working group has been providing great value to early-stage companies for years

The Crypto Valley Association and its Education Working Group is excited to announce the release of the2024 CVA Research Journal:The Future of Payments & Settlements NetworksIt is with great pride that the CVA Research Journal is being published for the third year in a row, with a fantastic selection of research papers submitted by the Crypto Valley ecosystem.The journal is the final product of CV

The Crypto Valley Association is proud to announce the launch of its newest working group: the Dispute Resolution Working Group Co-chaired by Maxim Kon (Ceo and Founder of Consultiks and CVA Board member) and Martin Liebi, this working group is established to create a robust, transparent framework for facilitating dispute resolution among our members and between members and non-members within the

The Crypto Valley Association proudly introduces its newly elected Board of Directors, ready to shape CVA’s vision and drive forward our strategic goals for 2024/2025!CVA's Annual General Assembly (AGA) took place on October 29th, 2024. The AGA is a way for the CVA members to participate in the decision making process of the association and having a say in its future.The previous Board Members pre

Our Crypto Valley Association AML & Compliance and Regulatory Working Groups have been carefully reviewing FINMA's latest guidance entitled “Stablecoins: Risks and requirements for stablecoin issuers and guarantee-issuing banks” (06/2024). This new guidance introduces stricter AML requirements and operational constraints.  In the attached position paper, the Crypto Valley Association dives into th