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Switzerland

CH / CHELegal — Regulated

"Crypto Valley" Zug. FINMA published comprehensive ICO/token guidelines in 2018. DLT Act (2021) created legal framework for digital assets in securities law. Switzerland does not apply MiCA.

Key Regulations

Banking ActAMLA (AML Act)DLT Act 2021FINMA ICO Guidelines

Regulatory Context

Crypto assets are legal in Switzerland under applicable regulatory frameworks. Exchanges and service providers typically require registration or licensing with FINMA. AML/KYC obligations apply to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidance.

Regulatory Profile

Primary Regulator

FINMA

Official site

Currency

CHF

MiCA Applies

FATF Member

Yes

OFAC Sanctions

None

G20 / OECD

OECD

SL-1 API Call

{
  "action": "place_order",
  "actor": {
    "declared_jurisdiction": "CH"
  }
}

Expected verdict

COMPLIANT

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