🇨🇭 Geneva (Canton)

Switzerland, specifically Geneva Canton, maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under FINMA supervision with clear frameworks such as the Banking Act and DLT Act. FINMA emphasizes proportional, risk-based, and technology-neutral supervision, supporting innovation while ensuring market integrity.

Overview

Statuscrypto_friendly
Risk Score15/100 (Low Risk)
Regioneurope
CurrencyCHF

Tax

VAT on CryptoNo

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorFINMA
FrameworkFINMA Banking Act and DLT Act
Easemedium
CostN/A

Licensing is required under FINMA with a medium difficulty level to obtain, ensuring compliance with Swiss financial market laws.

DeFi

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under existing Swiss financial laws with oversight by FINMA to ensure compliance with AML and investor protection standards.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Swiss financial regulatory framework, requiring compliance with AML and licensing requirements.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.15/kWh
Renewable30%
Infrastructureexcellent

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure; renewable energy accounts for 30% of electricity supply.

Geopolitics

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index85/100
Banking Accessopen

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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