Switzerland’s Crypto Valley a thriving blockchain ecosystem spanning Switzerland and Liechtenstein continues its impressive upward trajectory, with the number of active blockchain companies growing 132% since 2020. A new CV VC Crypto Valley Company & Industry Report, shared with crypto.news, reveals the region now hosts 1,749 blockchain firms, underscoring its expanding global significance.
Zug Leads the Charge as the Core of Swiss Web3 Innovation
The canton of Zug remains the beating heart of Crypto Valley, home to over 40% of all blockchain firms in the region. Over the past year alone, Zug saw a 14% increase in the number of Web3 companies setting up shop. Zürich follows with a 15% share, while other regions including Ticino, Geneva, and Luzern also report steady year-over-year growth.
Mathias Ruch, CEO of CV VC, emphasized the region’s resilience and evolution over the past five years:
“These figures highlight how Crypto Valley maintains its leading role in the global blockchain sector. Despite global challenges, the ecosystem has grown, diversified, and achieved a five-year CAGR of 18.8%.”
Blockchain Sector Diversifies Across Key Industries
Crypto Valley’s companies span a variety of categories, with infrastructure and financial services taking the lead, comprising 20% and 18% of total firms respectively. Consulting and advisory services make up another 17%, illustrating the maturing needs of the industry and growing demand for professional guidance within the blockchain space.
The Swiss Blockchain Federation also weighed in on the report. Its president, Heinz Tännler, called the findings a strong testament to Switzerland’s evolving role in the global blockchain landscape:
“The data proves that the Swiss blockchain industry is not only nationally relevant but of global strategic importance.”
Legal Structures Reflect Evolving Ecosystem
Alongside sector growth, legal entity types are evolving in the Crypto Valley ecosystem. While traditional structures like corporations (AGs) and LLCs (GmbHs) remain common, associations and foundations accounted for over 20% of new company filings in 2024 an indication of the sector’s shift toward more community-driven and decentralized organizational models.
Global Crypto Leadership and Zero-Tax Appeal
Switzerland’s crypto-friendly regulatory environment continues to attract blockchain innovators. Alongside the UAE, Switzerland remains one of the leading crypto hubs offering zero capital gains tax, making it a top destination for crypto entrepreneurs and institutional players alike.
Crypto Valley’s Global Ascent Continues
With nearly 1,750 companies, steady compound growth, and robust support across infrastructure, finance, and advisory services, Crypto Valley has firmly cemented its role as a world-leading blockchain ecosystem. As global interest in decentralized technology rises, Zug and its surrounding regions are poised to remain central players in shaping the future of Web3.
