The Swiss Federal Council has initiated a consultation period on the adaptation of federal law for blockchain developments.
According to the state-issued press release, the consultation will be an opportunity to improve the framework for blockchain and other decentralized technologies in Switzerland. Specifically, it will look to increase legal certainty, restrict risks associated with misuse of the technologies and remove obstacles for blockchain-backed applications, most predominantly looking at use-cases in the financial sector.
The council first published a blockchain report in December last year addressing the current circumstances, then making it clear they would be prepared to make changes to the existing framework to provide a ”leading, innovative and sustainable location for fintech and DLT companies.”
There will be a revision of the current anti-money laundering policies, with an amendment to theAnti-Money Laundering Ordinance scheduled.
Several policy adjustments have already been proposed also, including the separation of cryptocurrency assets in the event of bankruptcy, as well as establishing a digital registration of rights in the Swiss Code of Obligations.
The Federal Council’s consultation period is scheduled to last until late June 2019.
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