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Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller joins Africa Blockchain Research Conference 2026 as a Panelist in Windhoek, Namibia
💡 What can the EU and Switzerland teach us about building digital asset markets that are trusted, innovative and globally competitive? As countries across Africa explore the opportunities of blockchain and digital finance, regulatory choices matter. Clear rules, enforceable customer protection and access to international markets can all influence how digital asset businesses develop and where […]
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Meet dr. Katharina Lasota Heller and Florian Müller at the ITechLaw European Conference in Copenhagen! 🇩🇰
We’re happy to share that Dr. Katharina – Kasia Lasota Heller and Florian Müller will be attending this year’s ITechLaw Association European Conference in Copenhagen! 🇩🇰 💡 Bringing together technology law professionals from around the world, the conference offers a great opportunity to discuss key developments in technology law, exchange insights, and build valuable industry […]
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The new Swiss Transparency Register – key questions and answers
From 1 October 2026, the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (hereinafter “TJPG”) will come into force in Switzerland. This will impose new obligations on many Swiss companies. Here is an overview of the key questions and answers. 1. What is the Transparency Register and where […]
Events
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Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller joins Africa Blockchain Research Conference 2026 as a Panelist in Windhoek, Namibia
💡 What can the EU and Switzerland teach us about building digital asset markets that are trusted, innovative and globally competitive? As countries across Africa explore the opportunities of blockchain and digital finance, regulatory choices matter. Clear rules, enforceable customer protection and access to international markets can all influence how digital asset businesses develop and where […]
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Meet dr. Katharina Lasota Heller and Florian Müller at the ITechLaw European Conference in Copenhagen! 🇩🇰
We’re happy to share that Dr. Katharina – Kasia Lasota Heller and Florian Müller will be attending this year’s ITechLaw Association European Conference in Copenhagen! 🇩🇰 💡 Bringing together technology law professionals from around the world, the conference offers a great opportunity to discuss key developments in technology law, exchange insights, and build valuable industry […]
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The 5th Polish Economic and Technology Forum in Switzerland – thank you!
The 5th Polish Economic and Technology Forum in Switzerland will be remembered as a landmark event bringing together representatives of government, business, academia, and the technology sector to discuss how Poland and Switzerland can strengthen their position in the global technology race. This year’s discussions went beyond software and AI, focusing on the foundations of […]
Publications
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The new Swiss Transparency Register – key questions and answers
From 1 October 2026, the new Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (hereinafter “TJPG”) will come into force in Switzerland. This will impose new obligations on many Swiss companies. Here is an overview of the key questions and answers. 1. What is the Transparency Register and where […]
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US Regulation for Stablecoins: What’s in the New GENIUS Act
Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller, LL.M. As of: June 2025 | LEXCELLENCE Legal Insights Introduction Stablecoin regulation is currently one of the most debated topics in financial and crypto law. The United States—one of the world’s largest markets for digital assets—has taken a decisive step with the introduction of the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for […]
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2025 Safe Harbour Interest Rates
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has published its updated 2025 circulars outlining safe harbour interest rates for shareholder and intercompany loans. These rates provide taxpayers with a benchmark for compliance under Swiss tax law, ensuring transparency and regulatory alignment. With increasing scrutiny on intra-group financing, these benchmarks offer clarity for domestic transactions while emphasizing […]

