Benchmarks

Structured comparisons between Crypto Valley and competing blockchain jurisdictions worldwide.

Zug’s position as the leading blockchain hub is not self-evident and requires continuous measurement against credible alternatives. Singapore, Dubai, Liechtenstein, and an expanding set of EU jurisdictions under the MiCA framework each present distinct regulatory, fiscal, and operational propositions to blockchain companies evaluating domicile. Our benchmarks provide side-by-side assessments across the dimensions that matter to institutional decision-makers: corporate tax treatment of token revenues, foundation formation costs and timelines, regulatory licensing pathways, access to banking services, and talent pool depth.

Each benchmark follows a consistent methodology. We identify the structural variables that drive jurisdiction selection, source comparable data from official registries and industry reports, and present findings in normalised tables. Key sources include the CV VC Top 50 Report, PwC’s Global Crypto Hedge Fund survey, Chainalysis geography data, and direct regulatory publications from FINMA, MAS, VARA, and the FMA Liechtenstein.

Switzerland’s 29.1 per cent share of European blockchain venture funding, its zero capital gains tax for non-professional traders, and its purpose-built DLT securities legislation represent measurable structural advantages. Where rival jurisdictions lead on specific metrics – Dubai’s speed of licensing, Singapore’s gateway to Asian capital – those findings are reported without qualification. The objective is precision, not advocacy.