- The Swiss Blockchain Federation has extended its membership to include the Canton of Bern.
- The organization believes the state can help drive the growth of the blockchain and digital assets industry in Switzerland through its expertise in consulting, advisory, and education.
- Bern is also the country’s political center, making it a strategic area for strengthening SBF’s influence in key legislation and regulations affecting Web3.
Canton Bern is now part of the growing membership of the Swiss Blockchain Federation (SBF). On Monday, the organization announced that the state’s support gets it closer to its goal of forging the best possible framework conditions for the blockchain ecosystem in Switzerland.
What Bern Brings to the Table
According to the SBF, Canton Bern’s membership marks a crucial milestone, as it is among the ten most active blockchain regions in Switzerland. Citing the latest CV VC Crypto Valley Company & Industry Report, it highlighted that the state hosts 41 active blockchain companies.
All these leverage Bern’s profile as a region specializing in Consulting & Advisory and Community & Education. It houses the University of Bern, which regularly facilitates blockchain research, continuing education programs, and knowledge transfer.
Besides the University of Bern, the location has many other institutions within the public and private sectors that delve into fostering information flow among communities, businesses, governments, educational facilities, and other vital industries. Additionally, the firms make the state a substantial contributor to the diversity of the Swiss fintech ecosystem.
Heinz Tännler, President of the SBF, expressed delight over Bern’s membership. He also stated that its inclusion serves as a “clear signal” of Switzerland’s growing strength as a blockchain hub.
A Crucial Area for Forging a Favorable Legal Framework for Digital Assets
Moreover, Tännler emphasized Bern’s strategic position, given its status as Switzerland’s political center. This suggests that it could reinforce the SBF’s capability to engage with federal authorities and shape the national discourse on blockchain regulation and innovation.
The SBF has been notably active in initiating discussions affecting digital asset regulations in Switzerland. Recently, it published a position paper seeking clarity on the Federal Council’s push for revisions in the Financial Institutions Act (FINIG) to expand its reach into new payment systems, particularly stablecoins.
Furthermore, the SBF revealed that Bern’s membership came from the cantonal tax administration. Some of its specialists are already active in the organization’s Tax Working Group, where they share insights on crypto with other tax experts.
With the coming of new Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) rules in 2027, Bern’s contribution in the Tax Working Group could help the SBF craft a clear, coordinated, and practical implementation strategy for digital assets in the entire country.
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