Albus Protocol

Another incredible year at Crypto Valley Conference – the flagship event for Switzerland’s crypto and blockchain ecosystem. I’ve been attending CVC every year, and it’s always a place where meaningful conversations happen – between lawyers, builders, regulators, and policymakers 🇨🇭 This year’s program was especially relevant for those of us working on the legal and compliance side of crypto. Topics like: • The implementation of MiCA and how it affects Swiss and EU-based CASPs • Regulatory approaches to DeFi, tokenization, and stablecoins • The growing role of AI in blockchain infrastructure and law • Cross-border compliance challenges for crypto startups expanding internationally One of the most discussed contributions was the “Make Crypto Valley Great Again” initiative – a 12-point manifesto presented by leaders from Bitcoin Suisse, Lawside, SIF, CVA and others. It outlines clear proposals to strengthen Switzerland’s position in the digital asset space, including: 1. Streamlining FINMA approval processes 2. Building a stablecoin and digital money framework 3. Supporting tech-enabled compliance and self-regulation 4. Creating a more innovation-friendly environment for SMEs and founders. As someone working closely with clients navigating these shifts, I spent much of the event sharing real-world friction points with speakers from regulatory bodies and government institutions. It’s encouraging to see more openness to dialogue and constructive exchange. To everyone who joined the panels, side events, and hallway debates – thank you for being open, sharp, and forward-looking. Special thanks to the leaders from the CVA Board - Emi Lorincz, Jérôme Bailly, and Maxim Kon, Ilya Volkov, Ekaterina Anthony for their continued commitment to strengthening the Swiss crypto ecosystem. And to Aliya Das Gupta, Kinga Pilat, Krista Gambrel, and Stephanie Fuchs from Women in Web3 Switzerland - thank you for championing inclusion, diversity, and the future of Web3 with such clarity and drive. Happy to see and to hug so many friends, colleagues and partners Florian Ducommun Alexander Ray Delphine F. and many more ) Until next year, Crypto Valley! 🚀