Crypto Valley Conference 2025: Switzerland’s Crypto Braintrust Plots What’s Next
Crypto Valley Conference 2025 returns to Zug, uniting blockchain founders, central bankers, and policymakers for high-level talks on regulation, staking, tokenization, and more.
Held in the heart of Europe’s most crypto-forward jurisdiction, CVC25 offers a dense, high-signal look at what’s shaping the decentralized future — from infrastructure and compliance to AI integrations and real-world asset tokenization. Organized by the Crypto Valley Association, the event marks its 7th edition with:
- 125 speakers,
- 1,500 attendees,
- full agenda spanning tech, policy, and institutional adoption.
More than buzzwords, this year’s program features advanced discussions with central banks, blockchain researchers, regulators, and the startups building the rails for tomorrow’s finance. And yes — there’s also a boat party.
The Minds That Matter
Leading the institutional charge is Thomas Moser of the Swiss National Bank, who returns to CVC to update the industry on DLT projects in a country that already houses several crypto-native banking experiments. He’s joined by Daniel Eidan of the Bank for International Settlements and Laura Hildebrandt of Coinbase, bridging traditional and digital finance under one roof.
Lily Liu (Solana Foundation), Frederik Gregaard (Cardano Foundation), and Dominic Williams (DFINITY) bring protocol-level perspective, while Bill Laboon (Web3 Foundation) and Max Ruf (Ripple) round out a strong blockchain builder contingent.
Also notable: representatives from Binance, Hedera, CME Group, Google Cloud, and Franklin Templeton will appear across institutional and policy-focused tracks.
Where the Capital and Code Collide
CVC25 doesn’t just showcase ideas — it hosts a live Startup Pitch Competition, where 10 early-stage projects take the stage to battle for investor attention, exposure, and booth presence. It's a sharp reminder that even in an institutional-heavy year, grassroots innovation remains a vital part of the ecosystem’s pulse.
And the presence of key players like Cardano Foundation, Bitvavo, Talos, and Merkle Science points to where the market is aligning:
- scalable infrastructure,
- regulated access,
- intelligent compliance tooling.
What’s Actually on the Agenda
The two-day event spans multiple tracks, but here are just a few of the sessions drawing attention:
- The Swiss MiCA Playbook
A regulatory deep dive unpacking how Switzerland is adapting its compliance strategy in parallel to the EU’s landmark framework.
- Hunting Alpha
A no-fluff look at how institutions are navigating crypto market structure to find yield without falling into risk traps.
- Decentralized Intelligence
One of several AI x Web3 sessions exploring the role of autonomous agents, governance design, and cross-protocol orchestration.
- Stablecoin & CBDC Real Talk
With multiple panels covering the interplay between private stablecoins and central bank digital currencies — including Switzerland’s own initiatives — the event provides rare face time between public and private sector stakeholders.
For researchers, the Academic Track dives into smart contracts, cryptography, and governance usability — reflecting CVC’s close ties to academia. And for those in compliance, expect direct takes on AML innovation, FATF’s travel rule implementation, and arbitration alternatives in crypto disputes.
Beyond the Panels
Crypto Valley’s ethos has always mixed professionalism with genuine community spirit — and CVC25 stays true to that. From networking aperitifs and VIP dinners at Villa Villette, to the iconic Lake Zug boat cruise, the event builds in space for actual conversation, not just headlines.
And with the setting in Switzerland — a country where regulators attend crypto meetups and banks offer staking — the backdrop reinforces the conference’s core pitch: that regulation, innovation, and decentralization aren’t mutually exclusive.
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