When ISFB invites you to step back into the classroom to talk regulation… you don’t hesitate. On March 11, I'll be at the   ISFB - Institut Supérieur de Formation Bancaire   Recertification Seminar to talk about the LEFin consultation, crypto-asset issuance frameworks, and the new FINMA 2026/01 custody requirements. A warm thank you to ISFB and Enrico GIACOLETTO,  Lionel B.  and Mathias BAITAN for the organisation and coordination of this programme.  I am very much looking fo

The architecture of global payments is not evolving incrementally - it is being structurally redesigned. It was a pleasure to moderate the panel “The Next-Generation Architecture of Global Payment Infrastructure”  on March 2nd, bringing together a diverse set of perspectives across the ecosystem. Together with: Daniel Eidan  –  Bank for International Settlements – BIS Christopher Cherdel  –  BCV - Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Dr. Sebastian Preil  –  AMINA Bank Barry Plunkett  – 

Delighted to have taken part in the very first episode of Suisse Plazza, the new podcast launched by  Marc Lebel   A great initiative highlighting the inner workings and ongoing evolution of the Swiss financial centre - and it starts with a topic close to my heart: the regulation of digital assets. We spoke about the early days of the Crypto Valley, the pioneering mindset that shaped its growth, what has changed since… and what Switzerland needs to preserve (or rethink) to re

Time flies, but the discussions from last Thursday at the Hôtel Métropole are still resonating. What an energy for the launch of this new series of meetings between  SPHERE The Swiss Financial Arena  and  The Big Whale  ! It was a real pleasure to take part in the panel “From theory to practice”. Alongside  Maryline S.  ( Gonet & Cie SA ) and  Julien Romon  ( Tilvest ), we explored how Swiss wealth management can integrate digital assets with the level of rigor and security e

A huge thank you to  Grégory Raymond  and the  The Big Whale  team ( Dimitri Granger  &  Raphaël Bloch ) for this interview. Always on top! One amazing thing in Switzerland is that this legal consultation takes place 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 to the parliamentary vote during which the industry is officially consulted on the 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 bill.  We are only at the beginning of the process: ➡️ After 6 February, the federal administration will still need to analyse the submissions, identify the t

It was a pleasure to participate in the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 event organized by the  Crypto Valley Association  (𝗖𝗩𝗔). I would like to thank Sabrina B. ( NOMA Tokenomics ) for her introductory presentation, which provided a highly relevant framework for our subsequent discussions. The exchange with my co-panelists was particularly insightful: •  Jean-Marc Seigneur  ( Université de Genève ) •  Rafael Mastroberardino  ( Franklin Templeton Investments ) •  Philippe MEYER MS

When the Swiss FIU MROS at the  Police fédérale fedpol  is inviting you to provide a training on crypto-assets, you jump (under the snow 😁)!  Now, what to discuss specifically? We discussed for sure about the current state of crypto crimes including the emerging threats, the evolution of Privacy Coins, Cross-Chain Bridges, Mixers, DeFi complexity & vulnerabilities such as Flash Loans Attacks & Cross-L1-L2 obfuscating methods and so much, so much more!  Tools such as  Scorech

📢 The Federal Council has adopted an important message regarding the automatic exchange of information on crypto-assets with 74 partner states. This decision marks a significant step towards greater transparency and international cooperation in the field of cryptocurrencies. The entry into force is planned for 2026, with the first exchange of data in 2027. 🔗 For more information, see the official press release: Read the article #CryptoAssets #FinancialTransparency #FederalC

HOMSY LEGAL is delighted to share with you the latest Chambers publication, titled Blockchain 2025: Switzerland’, which provides an overview of the regulatory landscape of blockchain technology in Switzerland. The article highlights the several important regulatory milestones, including the early adoption of a report on virtual currencies by the Swiss Federal Council as early as 2014, and the guidelines by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) on token clas

I had the pleasure to moderate a panel bringing together leading institutions to discuss how blockchain is reshaping financial market infrastructures . The conversation explored how distributed technologies are gradually transforming settlement processes and enabling new forms of programmability in financial systems. A key point of discussion was the importance of interoperable standards  to ensure that innovation can scale while maintaining security and efficiency. It was al

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued on the 4th of April 2025 a Statement on Stablecoins.  The statements can be found here : Link

I had the pleasure to participate in the EFPA webinar dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and its impact on financial advice and related fields . The discussion explored how AI is reshaping the financial industry, from operational practices to governance and ethical considerations. As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, these conversations are essential to understand how innovation and compliance can move forward together. It was a great opportunity to exchange perspec

Biba Homsy was invited to speak at the IOSCO to present an Overview of the Crypto and Digital Asset (CDA) Markets.

Biba Homsy will be speaking in Davos in 2025 for World Computer Day. Reach her out!