Switzerland emerges as European crypto hub, attracting 47% of VC funding

Switzerland is becoming a key hub for the European cryptocurrency industry, DL News reported. Last year, the country attracted 47% of all blockchain venture capital investment in Europe. Zug, known as Switzerland's "Crypto Valley," is a central base with 41% of the country's blockchain companies. In 2025, the region absorbed 88% of all investment within Switzerland, while Zurich accounted for about 15%. The total value of the top 50 Swiss-based blockchain firms has reached $467 billion, including major networks like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), as well as companies such as Sygnum and Copper. In 2025, Switzerland attracted approximately $728 million across 31 investment deals, a 37% increase from the previous year. This growth surpasses the 30% increase seen in global blockchain investment. Meanwhile, the number of blockchain companies in Switzerland has reached 1,766, a 134% increase compared to 2020.