Switzerland, including Lugano as a crypto city, maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the supervision of FINMA. The regulatory framework includes the FINMA DLT Act, supporting innovation and proportional oversight.
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | CHF |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
The regulator page does not specify detailed tax rates or rules for cryptocurrencies.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FINMA |
| Framework | FINMA DLT Act |
| Ease | medium |
Licensing is required under the FINMA DLT Act with a proportional and risk-based approach to supervision.
No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the existing FINMA framework, ensuring compliance with AML and licensing requirements.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the FINMA framework with specific requirements for issuance and custody.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure in a temperate climate.
| Stability | very_stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 85/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Switzerland is politically stable with strong institutions, no sanctions, high transparency, and excellent business environment.
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