The Swiss National Bank (SNB) launched a pilot project with six commercial banks to explore the use of a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) for financial institutions on November 2, 2023. The pilot project, called Helvetia Phase III, will run from December 2023 to June 2024…
On October 19, 2023, the world witnessed a significant milestone as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) unveiled Switzerland’s highly anticipated fourth follow-up report, a testament to the country’s unwavering commitment to financial integrity since its last evaluation in 2016. Commendably, Switzerland’s strides in fortifying its financial…
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller (Managing Partner at LEXcellence AG & President of the Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association) will be speaking in the interesting panel discussion panel about startups and nearshoring and cross-country business expansion, namely: Start Small, Dream Big: Scaling…
In the rapidly evolving world of financial technology, the distinction between cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology remains of paramount importance. As the blockchain ecosystem continues to mature, it is essential for businesses and investors to grasp the nuances of these two domains. In this article, we will explore the significance…
Switzerland has once again been ranked the most innovative country in the world, according to the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This is the 13th consecutive year that Switzerland has topped the GII. What Does the…
We kindly inform you that Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller will be at the ITechLaw Conference 2023 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (October 18-20, 2023). If you would like to meet her for a coffee/ lunch/ talk, just write to Kasia directly via LinkedIn or another communicator. Looking forward to meeting you. Dr.…
Europe and Switzerland are at the forefront of crypto tax and regulations in 2023. While many other countries are still grappling with how to tax and regulate cryptocurrencies, Europe and Switzerland have taken a more progressive approach. One of the key ways in which Europe and Switzerland…
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Katarzyna Lasota Heller (Managing Partner at LEXcellence AG & President of the Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association) will be moderating an interesting discussion panel (3rd session), namely Exploring blockchain, artificial intelligence and digital finance & economy in the service of science and business at 3rd Polish Economic & Technology…
In Switzerland, the provisions relating to both joint-stock and limited liability companies are mostly contained in the Code of Obligations of March 30, 1910 (“hereinafter referred to as the CO”)1. The CO deals with various types of contractual relationships, from the contract of sale to the contract of employment and…
We are proudly announcing that Florian Müller (Attorney at law at LEXcellence AG) is one of the speakers during the annual SPBA symposium SPBA Beyond Blockchain: Finance, Luxury Goods, Sports, and Entertainment organized by Swiss-Polish Blockchain Association (in collaboration with Polish Blockchain Association, Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego (Kozminski University), Polish Blockchain…
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) backed a plan to boost the cybersecurity of digital products in the European Union on July 19, 2023. The plan, known as the Cyber Resilience Act, establishes a uniform set of cybersecurity requirements for all digital products sold in the EU. This includes products…
