The general view in Switzerland is that cryptocurrencies are intangible assets sui generis and as such can be subject to regular debt enforcement and insolvency proceedings in Switzerland (provided that these cryptocurrencies have a financial value).
This article highlights the particularities to be considered when cryptocurrencies are the target of an attachment procedure (ie, a freezing order) in Switzerland.
Attachment
The following must be established to obtain an attachment in Switzerland:
Switzerland is home to one of the world's largest cryptocurrency ecosystems, the so-called 'Crypto Valley' in the city of Zug. However, with cryptocurrencies growing in popularity, problems are inevitable.
On 23 November 2016 the Federal Council presented a bill to modernise Swiss company law, including a reform of the corporate restructuring rules which sought to create incentives for financially distressed companies to take necessary actions at an early stage and thus avoid insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.
Introduction
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