crypto in switzerland is no longer invisible (Copy)

Switzerland extends Automatic Exchange of Information to crypto assets.
From 1 January 2026, amendments to the Swiss AEOI framework will expand reporting obligations to cover crypto-assets — aligning Switzerland with the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).

Until now, AEOI mainly covered traditional financial assets:
✔ Bank accounts
✔ Custody accounts
✔ Investment income

Crypto was not fully within the international exchange perimeter. That is changing.
🔎 What does this mean?
Crypto service providers will fall within the reporting scope and will be required to collect and report relevant information on crypto holdings and transactions.
📡 The first exchange of crypto-related data is scheduled for 2027, with 74 partner jurisdictions, including all EU Member States.

⚖️ Why this matters:
• Increased compliance obligations for service providers
• Greater cross-border transparency
• Alignment with international tax standards
• Reduced regulatory arbitrage
This development confirms one thing: digital assets are no longer operating in a “grey zone”. They are moving firmly into the regulated financial ecosystem.
If you operate in Switzerland or structure internationally with crypto exposure, 2026 is a preparation year — not a transition year.