Switzerland vs Fiji
Crypto regulation comparison
Switzerland
Fiji
Legal
Banned
Switzerland is one of the world's most crypto-friendly jurisdictions. The Canton of Zug is known as 'Crypto Valley' and hosts the Ethereum Foundation and hundreds of blockchain companies. FINMA provides clear regulatory guidance, and the DLT Act (2021) created a legal framework for tokenized securities and crypto exchanges. Individual investors pay no capital gains tax on crypto, though it is included in the cantonal wealth tax base. Professional traders may be subject to income tax.
All cryptocurrency and virtual asset services banned since August 2025; RBF has not licensed any VASP; penalties up to M fine or 14 years imprisonment
Tax Type
Wealth
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
0% capital gains (individuals); wealth tax varies by canton
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
FINMA (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority)
Regulator
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under FINMA framework; fiat-pegged stablecoin issuers must hold a banking or fintech licence (reserves treated as public deposits), or a payment system licence under FMIA if structured as financial market infrastructure
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No capital gains tax on crypto for individual investors (private wealth management)
- Crypto included in cantonal wealth tax base (rates vary by canton, typically 0.1-1%)
- Professional/frequent traders may be classified as self-employed and taxed on income
- FINMA regulates crypto under existing financial market laws and the 2021 DLT Act
- DLT Act (2021) introduced DLT trading facility license and legal framework for tokenized assets
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Reserve Bank warns about crypto risks
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services