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Blockchain Assurance

We help you manage your exposure to crypto assets

Crypto Advisory

We help you to seize the opportunities of crypto

Legal Services

Delivering the legal edge to innovative FinTech and crypto projects

Tax Services

We help you manage the tax implications of blockchain business.

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What does blockchain mean for your organisation? And how can you make the most of it without losing sight of the risks? In our knowledge centre you find relevant articles about the latest business and technology developments around blockchain and crypto assets. Consult our crypto library to leverage the global expertise, insights, and experience of our network.

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07/01/25

How tokenisation is revolutionising the art world

What does tokenisation of art mean for the reinsurance industry and what are the potential challenges?

05/12/24

Staking of digital assets: risks and opportunities for financial institutions

Staking is an innovative and promising method of securing and validating digital assets that provides passive income for the invested customers and a contribution to the network.

26/08/24

New requirements for insurance companies in Switzerland

We highlight new control obligations for insurance companies since the ISA and the the Insurance Supervision Ordinance (ISO) came into force.

5 Min Read 20/08/24

Planting the Seeds of AI

Explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the insurance industry. Learn how early adoption and investment in AI could benefit insurers.

29/07/24

FINMA Stablecoin guidance

On 26 July 2024, FINMA issued "Guidance 06/2024," requiring banks' default guarantees and identity verification for all stablecoin holders.

11/07/24

Master Data Chatbot

Explore how PwC's Master Data Chatbot revolutionises data management by automating the collection of data from various sources.

21/05/24

Crypto Contributions: Redefining Charitable Giving in the Digital Age

In this era of digital transformation, the intersection of philanthropy and digital assets has become a significant force, reshaping traditional giving practices.

05/03/24

Business Process Model Notation (BPMN) AI

Picture this: with just one interview, we can automatically capture your process and present it in a clear, easy-to-understand visualization. Here's how it works.

16/02/24

SIX publishes new rules for ETPs and derivatives with crypto-asset underlyings

SIX Swiss Exchange published new rules applying to issuers of exchange traded products (ETPs) and derivatives with crypto-asset underlyings.

Frequently asked questions

What is blockchain technology?

A blockchain is a decentralized ledger of all transactions across a peer-to-peer network. Using this technology, participants can confirm transactions without a need for a central clearing authority. Potential applications can include fund transfers, settling trades, voting, and many other issues.

From a business perspective, it’s helpful to think of blockchain technology as a type of next-generation business process improvement software. Collaborative technology, such as blockchain, promises the ability to improve the business processes that occur between companies, radically lowering the “cost of trust.” For this reason, it may offer significantly higher returns for each investment dollar spent than most traditional internal investments.

Why is blockchain relevant for you?

Blockchain is much more than a technology. It has given birth to a highly innovative market. Today, around 1200 companies with more than 6000 employees and assets in the triple-digit billions are active in blockchain topics in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and the trend is rising. The players have long since ceased to be from the FinTech world alone, but represent almost every industry imaginable.

This potential should interest you. Especially because Switzerland and Liechtenstein have clearly regulated the administrative and tax handling of digital assets. They are considered the blockchain epicenter of Europe and are helping to boost confidence in this wealthy market.

Our Blockchain and Crypto Services

Blockchain Assurance
Crypto Advisory Services & Solutions
Legal services for blockchain
Tax services for blockchain and crypto companies

Blockchain Assurance

We help you manage your exposure to crypto assets

One of the biggest challenges associated with crypto assets is to verify and secure ownership and transactions. We help you manage your exposure to crypto assets by implementing the processes and controls needed to obtain assurance reports from your blockchain auditor, or by auditing these processes and controls and issuing assurance reports.

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With our blockchain assurance services we strengthen confidence in the growing blockchain ecosystem and empower companies to innovate and connect safely.

Adrian KellerPartner & Leader Audit for Blockchain, PwC Switzerland

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Adrian Keller, Partner and Leader Audit for Blockchain
Bastian Stolzenberg, Director Blockchain Assurance

Crypto Advisory Services & Solutions

We help you to seize the opportunities of crypto while managing the risks

While cryptocurrencies are the most visible application of crypto, the momentum behind crypto-applications is rapidly growing. But what are crypto’s implications for your organisation? How can you seize the opportunities it offers while being aware of the risks? We help you leverage this technology's advantages so you can focus on your business.

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By rethinking your business model and adopting new technologies, you can develop new services and products to create lasting competitive advantage and enormous value for your business.

Patrick AkikiPartner & Leader Financial Services Consulting, PwC Switzerland

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Patrick Akiki, Partner & Leader Financial Services Consulting
Mark Hussey, Director, Blockchain, DLT and Token Business Advisory Lead
Dario Orteca, Director, Financial Services Consulting
Sebastian Ahrens, Director Forensic Services

Legal services for blockchain

Delivering the legal edge to innovative FinTech and crypto projects

The rise of blockchain and crypto has brought regulatory challenges with it. We help you transform these regulatory challenges into competitive advantages. Our team has successfully advised groundbreaking projects and reputable financial institutions in the field of blockchain technologies.

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We help established financial institutions and start-ups alike to successfully navigate through the legal and regulatory challenges that blockchain related business models are facing.

Jean-Claude SpillmannPartner, Head Asset & Wealth Management and Banking Regulatory

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Jean-Claude Spillmann, Partner & Head Asset & Wealth Management and Banking Regulatory

Tax services for blockchain and crypto companies

We are your partner for everything that can't (yet) be solved with a smart contract

Blockchain and crypto companies face many tax implications as they come under increasing scrutiny from tax authorities. Whether you are planning an ICO, setting up a crypto fund, or building a transactional infrastructure for digital assets, we understand the potential tax implications for your business and employees. With our expertise in tax and a deep understanding of blockchain as a business model, we can provide professional advice and help you overcome any tax challenges.

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We provide comprehensive tax services for blockchain and crypto companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Martin BurriPartner, Tax & Legal Services, PwC Switzerland

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Martin Burri, Partner, Tax & Legal Services
Martin Büeler, Partner & Leader Financial Services Tax

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Our partners

We have an extensive external network within the Swiss and global crypto market.

PwC is an Ecosystem Network Partner to CV Labs. Through our partnership we cooperate with CV Labs in providing thought leadership for events and contribute in the CV Labs Incubator Program.

We joined Crypto Valley Association's cybersecurity working group and took part in creating the new guidelines on trusted key ceremony best practices. These guidelines aim to improve awareness of the importance of protecting digital assets in a safe and secure way.