25.06.2024
Switzerland's
Crypto Awards 24
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Switzerland's Crypto Awards 2025
More than 1000 blockchain companies, supporting around 6000 jobs, have been set in Switzerland. The financial industry is also getting more and more involved in crypto-banking. Switzerland’s first crypto awards are intended to honor innovative investment products and first-class crypto solutions, but also to recognize people or institutions that have done extraordinary things for Switzerland.
The winners for the years 2023 and 2024 are listed below. And find the 2024 press release here (in German).
- December 2024: Application Opening
- 11th May 25: Application Deadline
- 1st June 25: Submit Application to Jury
- June 25: Jury Meeting
- June 25: Award Night
Categories
Which financial service provider in Switzerland offers the best/most innovative crypto such as custody, brokerage services, education, etc.? The focus must be on Switzerland.
Winner Best Crypto Offering 2024
PostFinance is a subsidiary of the state-owned Swiss Post, operating in both retail and corporate banking, making it one of the largest financial institutions in Switzerland. Its main area of activity is in national and international payment transactions. PostFinance has integrated cryptocurrency services to broaden access to digital assets for its customers in Switzerland. This initiative reflects their commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving digital financial needs of the market.
Winner Best Crypto Offering 2023
Swissquote Group Holding SA is a Swiss banking group that specializes in providing online financial and trading services, as well as solutions for eForex, Robo-Advisory, and eMortgages, and is a leading institution in Switzerland.
What is the best crypto investment product in Switzerland? This can include funds, ETPs, structured products, or mandates. The product’s distribution activities must be centered on Switzerland.
Winner Best Crypto Investment Product 2024
CV VC is a blockchain-focused venture capital firm that offers seed funding and an acceleration program to innovative technology teams globally. They play a crucial role in the blockchain ecosystem by providing not only financial support but also expertise and networking opportunities, helping startups scale and advance blockchain technology across various industries.
Winner Best Crypto Investment Product 2023
21Shares provides the largest selection of Exchange-traded Products (ETPs) for cryptocurrencies, increasing the accessibility of cryptocurrency investments. The company introduced the first physically backed crypto ETP and has since been continuously expanding its product range. 21Shares is known for its research publications and innovative offerings, serving institutional and retail investors worldwide.
Which startup in the crypto sector provides exceptional services and solves customer problems? The startup must be headquartered in Switzerland
Winner Best Crypto Startup 2024
Relai is a Bitcoin-focused investment app that simplifies the process of buying and selling Bitcoin for users across Europe. Positioned as an easy entry point for cryptocurrency investment, Relai requires no account creation or KYC (Know Your Customer) process, enabling users to transact directly from their bank accounts. This approach demystifies the complexities often associated with crypto investments, making Bitcoin accessible to a broader audience. The platform emphasizes user-friendliness and security, aiming to foster a more inclusive financial landscape through cryptocurrency.
Winner Best Crypto Startup 2023
SwissBorg is one of the safest and most advanced investment platforms currently available in the cryptocurrency market. The company focuses on security, stability, and user-friendliness in its Digital Asset Management application. You can put your cryptocurrencies to work, earning daily returns by holding a balance in eligible cryptocurrencies within a SwissBorg Earn wallet.
Who significantly contributes to the success of Blockchain Nation Switzerland?
Winner Shaper 2023
Mathias Imbach is a co-founder and key executive at Sygnum Bank, the world’s first regulated digital asset bank based in Zurich, Switzerland. He has been pivotal in blending traditional banking with digital assets, helping Sygnum secure banking and securities dealer licenses in Switzerland and a capital markets services license in Singapore. Imbach’s vision is centered on integrating cryptocurrencies into the financial sector, ensuring compliance and security, thereby positioning Sygnum as a bridge between digital and traditional finance.
Winner Shaper 2023
Luzius Meisser co-founded the Bitcoin Association Switzerland in 2013, considered Switzerland’s first Fintech organization. He gained visibility when featured in a BILANZ article that year, leading to more media inquiries. Meisser’s current focus is blockchain-based stocks. He co-authored several academic publications, notably ‚Aktien-Token,‘ and serves as an expert in a Federal Council group. He’s on the board of Bitcoin Suisse, Switzerland’s largest Bitcoin broker. He also founded a cloud storage startup and invested in Swiss startups. He sits on the board of Quitt.ch, which recently tokenized its shares. Meisser speaks at conferences as an expert in the Swiss Blockchain Federation’s council.
The jury also recognizes a person or institution that has accomplished something extraordinary.
Winner Jury Excelence 2024
Winner Jury Excelence 2023
Mona El Isa is Co-founder and CEO of Avantgarde Finance Ltd. She was formerly the co-founder and CEO of Melonport AG which developed Melon, the first full featured on-chain asset management protocol. Mona is a former market maker and prop trader who spent 8 years at Goldman Sachs, promoted to Vice President by the age of 26 and made the “top 30 under 30” list twice in 2008 with Trader Magazine and in 2011 with Forbes after profitably trading the crashes. She went on to run a long-short equity fund for several years before becoming frustrated with the state of asset management infrastructure which lead her towards conceptualizing Melon. Today, she serves on the Board of Directors to MAMA, Near Protocol and Midas Technologies.
Impressions Award Night 2024
Jury 2024
Thank you!
