Fact Sheet

Scaling trust: global opportunities for blockchain companies

Dr. Marco Baldessarelli , Sozietät Baldessarelli & Partner

May 21, 2026

Blockchain

Blockchain is no longer a niche topic in many markets. It is increasingly embedded in regulated financial services and industrial workflows.

For Swiss providers, the strongest opportunities emerge where institutions require robust infrastructure, clear governance, and demonstrable compliance. This factsheet provides a practical, country-by-country view of the regulatory perimeter, ecosystem maturity, and typical cross-border sales barriers. Its purpose is to help Swiss blockchain companies prioritize markets and approach international growth with realistic expectations.

What it takes to succeed

Across the markets covered, regulatory detail, institutional demand, and implementation pace vary widely. The common pattern is clear: companies that clarify their regulatory positioning early, provide solid security and compliance evidence, and build local credibility tend to progress fastest. With these fundamentals in place, Swiss firms can capture demand driven by institutional tokenization and next-generation market infrastructure. If you want to validate your target markets and connect with the right partners, Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) can support you with market intelligence, regulatory orientation, and targeted introductions through its global network of Swiss Business Hubs.

Disclaimer: The information presented on this page has been gathered and researched from sources believed to be reliable and is written in good faith. Switzerland Global Enterprise cannot be held liable for data that may not be complete, accurate or up-to-date, nor for data that originates from Internet sites/sources over which Switzerland Global Enterprise has no control. The information on this page does not have a legal or juridical character. For individual advice, please contact Switzerland Global Enterprise

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Angela Di Rosa

Senior Consultant Southeast Asia

Zürich, Switzerland

adirosa@s-ge.com

+41 44 365 54 73

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