Switzerland ushers in new era as blockchain law takes effect Business
Switzerland has ushered in a new era for the digital assets industry after the tokenized securities law took effect on February 1. Known as the Blockchain Act, it sets a firm legal basis for digital asset exchange and tokenization while tackling the threat of digital currency money laundering.
The Act was passed in September 2020, with the Swiss legislators striving to keep up with their neighbors Liechtenstein which was among the first to develop digital currency regulations. It will be implemented in two phases this year. The first, which centers on company law reforms, took effect on February 1. Financial market upgrades will follow in August as part of the second phase.