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FINMA Crypto Banking Framework: How Switzerland Licences Digital Asset Banks
On August 26, 2019, FINMA simultaneously granted banking and securities dealer licences to Sygnum Bank and AMINA Bank — creating the world's first two fully regulated digital asset banks. That event was the product of a regulatory framework FINMA had been developing since 2014. Understanding that framework is essential for understanding why Switzerland remains the global benchmark for institutional crypto regulation.
Benchmark Intelligence
Zug vs Singapore: The World's Two Blockchain Superpowers Compared
CoinDesk's global crypto hub rankings placed Zug first and Singapore second in 2023. Both cities offer genuine advantages for blockchain companies, but the structural differences matter enormously for founders, funds, and institutional participants. This is the analysis that both sides prefer you don't read.