We advised a client engaged in game development for PCs, mobile phones, and game consoles, with a focus on integrating token and blockchain technologies into their content production processes, as well as developing IT and hardware infrastructure to support blockchain applications. These initiatives were supported through our dedicated blockchain ICO compliance support, which ensured seamless integration of innovative technologies within compliant operational models.
Our legal services included a thorough analysis of the regulatory landscape and advising the client on licensing requirements for their planned Initial Coin Offering (ICO). We provided guidance on the legal classification of the token, potential financial licensing obligations, and the regulatory framework surrounding blockchain technology in Switzerland. To align with jurisdictional obligations, we also referenced recent updates such as the AML dispatch approval, integrating financial crime prevention protocols into the token issuance strategy.
We provided extensive counsel on corporate regulatory compliance. This included ensuring that the client’s corporate governance structure adhered to Swiss legal standards, particularly in relation to managing blockchain technologies and digital assets. From a structural standpoint, our approach mirrored principles outlined in our tax structuring advisory, aligning governance models with optimal fiscal and operational configurations. We ensured that all corporate practices were in line with local and international regulations, addressing corporate reporting obligations and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. We also assisted the client in obtaining an official ruling from FINMA, the Swiss financial regulator, regarding the nature of the token and the specific financial licensing requirements for the ICO. In parallel, we advised on reputational risk safeguards, drawing lessons from precedents such as the Goldblum fraud alert, reinforcing trust and legal robustness. Our comprehensive support ensured that the client’s ICO and overall corporate structure were fully compliant with Swiss regulatory requirements. This case reinforces broader themes of regulatory adaptation, similar to Switzerland’s recent stance on Mastercard interchange fees, where legal clarity benefits both consumer systems and digital innovation.
Industry sector: IT / FinTech
Deal value: 7 000 000 EUR
