Interviews and speeches
2026
Tax risk insurance in the digital era - keynote of our CEO at Shaping the future: legal, tax and regulatory insights in new technologies
Have you ever heard of tax risk insurance?
Now you have.
People often say: fail fast and fail smart. When it comes to taxes, however, there is no reason to fail at all.
This is precisely why it is so important to discuss tax issues in the digital era with clarity, foresight and practical relevance.
At the recent event Shaping the future: legal, tax and regulatory insights in new technologies, held in celebration of the 8th anniversary of LEXCELLENCE AG – Legal Services and co-organised with Clouds On Mars, our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs, contributed to the programme with a presentation on a topic that remains significantly underused and underestimated in practice: tax risk insurance.
LEXCELLENCE AG – Legal Services is a collaboration partner of Stéphanie Fuchs Consulting, and it was a pleasure to contribute to this special occasion with a subject that deserves far greater attention in advisory and transactional practice.
Tax risk insurance can be a highly practical tool where identified tax uncertainties arise, for example in the context of M&A transactions, restructurings, valuation issues or other complex tax positions. Under defined conditions, it allows the financial exposure connected with a challenged tax position to be transferred to the insurance market.
Despite its practical relevance, awareness of this instrument remains limited among many practitioners.
In line with the broader focus of the event, the discussion also addressed two further questions at the intersection of technology and taxation.
The first concerned the robot-tax debate, which raises fundamental questions about productivity, labour taxation and the allocation of taxing rights in increasingly automated economies.
The second looked at data from a VAT perspective. Data has become a central economic asset of the digital economy, yet the question of how value should be assessed and treated for VAT purposes remains both complex and highly relevant in practice.
Technology evolves rapidly. Legal and tax frameworks require time to follow. That is exactly why discussions of this nature are not merely interesting. They are necessary.
Thank you for having us at this fabulous event LEXCELLENCE.
2025
Podcast debut of our founder and CEO with Rino Borini from House of Satoshi
Bitcoin, crypto, and taxes: direct, clear, and to the point – but with style and elegance.
Rino Borini from House of Satoshi and Stéphanie Fuchs have taken on one of the most fascinating topics out there. What belongs in the tax return? Where are the pitfalls? And what should you pay particular attention to right now?
🎧"𝐀𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐚". It's definitely worth it (and a few thoughts on money and investing are included too):
Spotify: Link
Apple: Link
🥂 To a successful tax season – with esprit, strategy, and a sparkling twist.
Believe, believe, believe....
In yourself. Always.
We are proud to share something special: one year after their first conversation, our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs had the chance to co-interview with Zachary Nelson from Genzio Media, this time from founder to founder.
It is amazing how much can change in a year, and this conversation really made us pause and reflect on Stéphanie’s journey as a founder.
For the first time since launching her own company, Stéphanie allowed herself to take a step back, not just to look at what she has achieved, but to really think about what she has learned. Speaking with Zack, who is incredibly experienced and successful in his field, was a powerful reminder that we are all always learning, no matter where we are on our paths.
A heartfelt thank you to Zack for this inspiring exchange. It was a perfect Crypto Valley Conference moment.
Watch the full interview here:
我感到非常荣幸
A true honour to engage with the Shenzhen Qianhai delegation on cross-border taxation
At the end of November, our CEO had the honour of speaking with a distinguished delegation of senior officials from the Shenzhen Qianhai Authority during their visit to Switzerland.
Shenzhen, and in particular the Qianhai zone, stands out as one of the most dynamic environments globally for innovation, cross-border business and regulatory experimentation. This makes the dialogue with its representatives especially relevant when discussing taxation in technology-driven and international contexts.
The discussion quickly moved beyond classical tax questions. The real focus was on how technology is reshaping the foundations on which tax systems, governance models and regulatory frameworks are built.
Based on many years of cross-border advisory experience, several recurring pressure points are evident for Stéphanie. Artificial intelligence and automation are already embedded in operational and decision-making processes, increasingly also on the side of tax authorities. This fundamentally changes how substance, control and accountability need to be assessed.
Decentralised organisational models such as DAOs push these questions even further. They challenge traditional concepts of legal presence, while at the same time increasing the importance of robust governance frameworks and legally anchored structures, including Swiss associations and foundations.
Token-based business models illustrate another structural shift. Value creation is becoming more fluid, more distributed and harder to allocate along traditional geographic lines, raising new questions around qualification, valuation and cross-border taxation.
What connects all these developments is technology as a structural driver and the resulting need to align value creation, responsibility and taxation across borders in a coherent manner. It is discussions like these that address this coordination where it actually takes place, within economic and institutional systems.
The exchange took place within the framework of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Shenzhen Government Switzerland Study Visit, led by Mr Wen Ping, Deputy Director General of the Shenzhen Qianhai Authority, and organised by the Swiss FinTech Association (SFTA) under the leadership of Philip J. Weights at Tenity.
And in the words of our CEO: I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have been part of this conversation. 非常高兴认识你们. 谢谢.
Certified Crypto Expert Programme – November 2025 Session
For Stéphanie Fuchs, our CEO, these lectures are always a highlight as she explains:
It was, as always, a great pleasure to speak about crypto taxation in the CCFE - Certified Crypto Finance Expert programme.
I truly appreciate this format. It carries a very particular energy, shaped by the dynamic interaction of Nadia Licci and Rino Borini.
The participants come from very diverse professional backgrounds, which makes each session both intensive and lively. This diversity is precisely what allows us to go into real depth on a highly specialised topic such as taxation, while at the same time staying close to the practical and very real questions that arise in practice.
Once again, the session provided a tour d’horizon of tax aspects relating to crypto assets, starting with
🖊️ the fundamental token categories and their tax qualification
🖊️ the distinction between income and capital gains
🖊️ the criteria for classification as a professional securities trader
and extending to
🖊️ practical questions relating to hard forks and airdrops
🖊️ specific considerations for DAOs, foundations and associations
🖊️ current developments regarding CARF
as well as the increasingly prevalent issue of crypto scams.
The session was fully booked. The openness of the group and the breadth of questions consistently give me the opportunity to sense and understand which topics are currently most relevant, where uncertainties remain, and which perspectives exist on tax matters. This exchange is, for me, the core value of these courses.
My sincere thanks, as always, to the CCFE team for the opportunity to share this time together, and to all participants for the ideas and many valuable impulses you contributed.
Moderation of Crypto Valley Association event at Médecins Sans Frontières
𝐈𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫?
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
Our CEO summarizes:
It was a real honour to moderate the recent event of our fabulous Sustainability Working Group of the Crypto Valley Association together with Médecins Sans Frontières (Switzerland) and Etheros HealthData Foundation on Decentralized Healthcare in Geneva last week.
As the final contribution of our dear co-chair Carmen Cucul, MBA, and together with fellow co-chair Michele Soavi, Mirela Dimofte and the wonderful host of the evening Mario Stephan as well as our CVA president Jérôme Bailly and Olga Konchenkova, head of the Western Switzerland Chapter of the CVA, we explored how Blockchain & AI can improve patient experience and outcomes.
The collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland grounded the entire discussion in a humanitarian perspective. It demonstrated how responsible healthcare innovation begins with a clear understanding of what data represents and how it must be handled in the interest of patients.
🌿 The first panel led by Mirela Dimofte examined decentralized healthcare solutions. Caroline Perrin, Katarzyna Wac and Thierry Fumeaux offered clinical, scientific and operational perspectives that illustrated how secure and verifiable data flows can strengthen medical decision making and improve patient pathways.
One of my key takeaways was that data does not mean information. Data becomes useful only when it is interpreted, connected to the clinical context and applied by professionals who understand the needs of patients. This point shaped the way we approached the discussion on decentralized healthcare for the rest of the evening.
🌱 A deep dive into the technological aspects of the topic shaped the second panel. Arash Rafii Tabrizi, Charles Beauville and Eberhard Scheuer examined decentralized health data management from a technical point of view. Under the guidance of Carmen Cucul, they showed how patient-initiated research can broaden medical insight, how federated learning allows hospitals to train models without releasing data, how digital health records can support patients throughout their care and how permission systems can guide data access in complex clinical environments.
🍃 For me personally, the discussions added a depth that shaped the entire evening. I am grateful for the way in which the speakers shared their knowledge and connected their work to concrete medical and technical realities.
Now, circling back to the beginning, what do you think:
Is data the new oil or rather like the flow of clean water?
Webniar series of ISIS) – Institute for Swiss and International Tax Law: Crypto Tax Navigator
Together with Dr. Mira Bazlen, our CEO designed and delivered the webinar series “Crypto Tax Navigator” at ISIS) – Institute for Swiss and International Tax Law.
Across two lunch sessions, the tax and technological foundations of crypto-assets were examined in a structured and in-depth manner. The focus was placed on those precise interfaces where protocol logic and tax qualification directly intersect.
Part I covered in particular:
🔹 creation, classification and valuation of tokens
🔹 staking and mining from a Swiss tax perspective
🔹 securities dealer qualification and delineation issues
🔹 token-based remuneration models
🔹 NFTs: art, gaming and tax treatment
🔹 smart contracts: functionality and tax implications
🔹 practical guidance on the declaration of crypto-assets
Part II moved into more advanced structures and current developments:
💎 hard forks and soft forks and their tax treatment
💎 DAOs: governance models, legal structuring and tax qualification
💎 DePIN projects: infrastructure models and tax consequences
💎 smart contracts – advanced use cases
💎 Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
The series demonstrated how closely technological architecture and tax substance are connected and how essential a precise understanding of both dimensions is for sound practical application.
Breaking DePIN: Is Switzerland the natural home for DePIN and AI? Keynote and panel moderation of our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs
Breaking DePIN at TRUST SQUARE explored the question and set the stage for the CV Summit the following week.
The event brought together thought leaders, entrepreneurs and strategists from across the industry for a candid exchange of ideas and long-term visions.
Our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs delivered the keynote on "The fiscal code of DePIN and AI" and moderated the panel discussion on the Swiss policy edge. Speakers Thomas Nigg (onocoy), Diana Lafita (MLL Legal) and Salvatore Luciano Furnari (Lener & Partners) outlined why Switzerland has the opportunity not only to host but to anchor DePIN projects over the long term through a unique combination of expertise, legal certainty and a regulatory environment designed to enable innovation rather than obstruct it.
From a tax perspective, the challenge is to move from noise to high signal. The fiscal framework of DePIN and AI is taking shape and several aspects require close attention.
🔑 Unlocking the potential of dual structures
Many Swiss DePIN projects combine a corporation with a foundation or association. Structured wisely this combination proves helpful and efficient.
🔑 “We will just go offshore”
This trend has returned. Such a decision may be commercially justified, but an offshore entity should not be placed at the top of the structure unless it is supported by real substance. Swiss withholding tax is decisive. If dividends, interest or royalties are routed through an offshore layer, withholding tax may block the flow. Without proper relief and a robust beneficial ownership analysis, the offshore layer risks becoming a structural cost trap.
🔑 The new gold in taxation
It is not Bitcoin. Particularly in AI-driven projects, the decisive factor is often data. Data carries value and value entails tax consequences. For AI business models, data may function both as a revenue driver and as a tax driver. Questions of ownership, valuation and place of taxation will shape the fiscal outcome. The Meta case also illustrated the importance of monitoring VAT exposure carefully.
Breaking DePIN generated tangible momentum and demonstrated the strength of the Swiss ecosystem when tax, legal, technical and entrepreneurial expertise converge and translate ideas into execution.
Appreciation is extended to Mark Ballandies, Viola Bhattarai (Zoller) and the team for organizing this exceptional event, and to Alta Diaz for the excellent moderation.
If the objective is pole position, the tax track must be mastered and the right crew selected in the pit.
The keynote is also available on YouTube. Enjoy the session.
Swiss ScaleUp Circle - when growth meets grit
On 2 July 2025, the Swiss ScaleUp Circle gathered founders, investors and ecosystem enablers at HeadsQuarter Zürich for an evening that combined strategic insight with entrepreneurial courage.
Together with Vectra Advisors, our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs co-hosted a night dedicated to one essential question:
What does scaling truly demand?
The event featured a high-level panel discussion with experienced leaders from FinTech, infrastructure, travel tech and venture capital.
Each of them brought a unique lens on what it means to grow and to keep going.
Panelists
- Alisa Burkhard, Vectra Advisors
- Milos Stokic, Relio
- Pablo Castillo, Chain4Travel
- Philipp Spoegler, Dachverbund
- Philippe Bernet, BackBone Ventures
Key topics:
- Growth & scaling mindset: Scaling is not about the next exit, but about building the next step — with structure, clarity and long-term courage.
- Never freeze: Dealing with uncertainty is part of the journey. Plans may shift, but determination and purpose must not.
- You are not alone: Perhaps the most powerful takeaway - the strength of community and support across the ecosystem.
Our sincere thanks go to all those who contributed to the conversation and made this evening memorable.
Special thanks to our hosts at HeadsQuarter Zürich and to every single guest who joined us and brought their energy into the room.
This was only the beginning.
Let us keep scaling. Let us keep building. Let us keep moving.
Certified Crypto Finance Expert (CCFE) - Taxation of Crypto Assets
Our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs had the privilege of speaking on a topic she is particularly passionate about: the taxation of digital assets, as part of the Certified Crypto Finance Expert training programme.
The session focused on practical questions around token structuring, proper tax classification, and the application of international reporting obligations under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).
Using concrete case studies, she explained the tax implications of various transactions - from token issuance and airdrops to reporting obligations. A specially developed seven-point checklist served as a guide for the systematic assessment of complex scenarios.
Key topics included:
• Classification of tokens and tax treatment
• Transaction types such as issuance, airdrops, staking, and utility
• Valuation methods and timing
• Documentation obligations for wallets
• IInternational reporting requirements in accordance with the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
Crypto Valley Conference 2025 – Panel Moderation
What structures does decentralisation require? and how is blockchain reshaping access to capital and impact frameworks?
These questions were at the core of the panel moderated by our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs at the Crypto Valley Conference 2025 in Rotkreuz.
Under the title How blockchain is powering a more equitable future, she led a discussion with Jemma Green (Powerledger), Marieke Flament (UNICEF), and Tobias Huber (Siemens), exploring concrete use cases of blockchain technology — from decentralised energy markets and humanitarian supply chains to industrial infrastructure.
Beyond Energy. Decentralised Solutions for Climate Change
How can decentralised energy systems be designed to be effective, scalable and legally sound?
This question was at the heart of the evening event Beyond energy. decentralised solutions for climate change, which our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs co-organised and co-curated together with the Sustainability Working Group of the Crypto Valley Association and with the support of Powerledger.
The focus was not only on technological applications, but in particular on the institutional foundations for trust, stability and transparency: legal certainty, tax classification, and regulatory coherence.
As a panelist in the session Unlocking climate impact – policy and legal foundations for decentralised energy, Stéphanie Fuchs joined Alex Bardin and Matthias Hafner, moderated by Michele Soavi, to discuss which legal, tax and policy frameworks are required to ensure that the transition to decentralised energy models is viable and sustainable.
The evening made one thing clear: without a clear legal and fiscal framework, impact remains fragmented. With the right structures in place, it can become systemic.
Crypto in employee participation programmes – far beyond token valuation
On 22 May 2025, our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs gave a presentation together with Noëmi Kunz-Schenk from the cantonal tax authority of Lucerne at the Seminar hosted by the Institute for Swiss and International Tax Law.
The session focused on the tax implications of crypto-assets in contemporary employee participation models.
The presentation extended well beyond the valuation of individual tokens. Our CEO addressed how new decentralised structures – especially those emerging through DAOs and DePIN projects – are reshaping corporate governance, value creation, and collaboration.
Key aspects included:
- new governance models and decision-making processes
- evolving responsibilities and stakeholder relations
- tax challenges and compliance requirements
The exchange with fellow professionals underscored the rapid evolution of the working environment and the need for an equally agile tax perspective.
Venue: Renaissance Zürich Tower Hotel and online
Date: 22 May 2025
Powering maritime progress – legal, tech and tax insights for a new era
The maritime sector is undergoing rapid transformation. From technological innovation to shifting geopolitical realities, the need for integrated legal and fiscal strategies has never been more pressing.
Our CEO Stéphanie Fuchs was invited to contribute tax insights at the international webinar “Maritime and Deep-Sea Tech. How to Navigate Your Challenges”, hosted by Businessincub and AlpsGenAI on 22 May 2025.
Her presentation addressed how current developments in global taxation, digital business models and cross-border operations are reshaping the financial and legal landscape of maritime and deep-sea industries.
Key topics included:
- global minimum tax initiatives
- evolving tonnage tax regimes
- transfer pricing strategy
- tariff implications
Particular attention was given to the tax implications of digital assets and international structures – and why smart compliance frameworks are needed now, not later.
Together with experts such as Angelo Cachia, Antoine F. Goetschel, Jeffrey Van der Eijk and Dr. Dominic Oertly, the panel explored how tax, law, and technology must align to support long-term progress.
Shaping the future of tax in the digital age
At the LEXcellence event “Shaping the Future: Legal & Regulatory Insights in new Technologies. Exploring AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech and Tax Regulations in the EU and Switzerland” hosted at Google Zurich, Stéphanie Fuchs delivered a presentation on the role of taxation in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
The focus was on how technology transforms tax systems - from international frameworks to data-based models and emerging digital risks.
Hosted in collaboration with Google’s team, the event brought together legal and regulatory experts to anticipate change rather than simply respond to it.
Decoded Over Lunch: Moderation
On February 25, 2025, the first edition of the event series Decoded Over Lunch: AI Agents Unleashed took place, moderated and organized by Stéphanie Fuchs.
At Trust Square Zurich, experts from the fields of AI, law, and finance gathered to discuss the growing role of AI agents, governance, and their impact on businesses in the age of autonomy.
Speakers included:
🔹 Salama Belghali – Founder, AI Career Accelerator
🔹 Karin Mülchi – Attorney & Founder, Bridge Legal Group AG
🔹 Marc Oliver Hauser – CEO, Trust Square
With this event, Stéphanie Fuchs Consulting set a clear commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue on AI, Web3, and governance, at the intersection of technology, regulation, and tax strategy. An inspiring start to a series that will continue to explore these critical future topics.
MC at Ethereum Zurich
𝐈𝐟 𝐀𝐈 >= 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐀𝐎𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧
Between January 30 and 31, 2025, our founder and CEO Stéphanie Fuchs served as MC at Ethereum Zurich, organized by the Blockchain Center at the University of Zurich.
This event highlighted the deep interconnection between crypto, quantum technology, and AI—as well as the challenges and opportunities arising from these intersections. Discussions ranged from code to compliance, from vision to implementation, providing valuable insights into the future of decentralized systems.
A look back—filled with inspiration for what lies ahead.
Panel Speaker at Davos Decentralized
On January 15, 2025, our founder and CEO Stéphanie Fuchs was a speaker at Davos Decentralized in Zurich. Together with Dr. Katharina - Kasia Lasota Heller, Kinga Pilat, Yvonne-Anne Pignolet, and Amit Pradhan, she spoke on the panel "Decentralizing AI for a Brighter Future", exploring the impact of decentralization on artificial intelligence—from a tax, technological, and regulatory perspective.
This event brought together leading minds from Web3 and AI to discuss how decentralization is reshaping innovation, governance, and industries. In addition to the panel on AI’s future, two other key topics were explored:
♻️ ESG on Blockchain Rails
🔐 Trust and Privacy in the Web3 Era
Stéphanie Fuchs Consulting was a proud co-sponsor of this event, organized by Women in Web3 Switzerland (WiW3CH), Crypto Valley Association, and DLT Talents Alumni. A big thank you to the additional sponsors LEXCELLENCE AG, DFINITY, and Sygnum Bank for an inspiring event.
Panel Speaker at Fusion Fashion Tech Summit
On January 17, 2025, our founder and CEO Stéphanie Fuchs was a speaker at the Fusion Fashion Tech Society Zurich Forum, organized by Ambriel Pouncy.
This event served as a kickoff to the World Economic Forum (WEF) week in Davos, bringing together thought leaders from fashion, technology, and sustainability.
In the panel discussion "How Geopolitical Shifts Impact the Fashion and Textile Industry", Stéphanie Fuchs shared insights into the economic realities of sustainability, tax and trade policy, and how tariffs, tax frameworks, and new regulations are shaping the future of sustainable practices in fashion.
Additional key topics on the agenda included:
🔹 Circular Fashion: Material Innovation for a Regenerative Economy
🔹 Human-Centered AI and Blockchain: Driving Sustainability and Cultural Preservation
🔹 The Future of Fashion: Embracing Inclusivity and Sustainable Innovation
An inspiring exchange at the intersection of fashion, business, and technology.
2024
Lecturer at the CCFE Program
Our founder and CEO Stéphanie Fuchs was a lecturer at the CCFE: Certified Crypto Finance Expert Fall Program.
With her expertise in crypto and taxation, she provided a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of crypto asset taxation—delivering practical, precise, and in-depth insights.
A crucial topic for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals navigating the taxation of digital assets.
Crypto Valley Conference 2024 - Interview with Gencio Media
Our CEO and founder, Stéphanie Fuchs, had the privilege of being interviewed by Zachary Nelson of Genzio Media, at this year's Crypto Valley Conference.
In the interview she discusses major tax considerations and highlights the innovative and forward-thinking aspects of the Swiss tax system.
Feature in Forbes Magazine
We are proud to announce that Stéphanie Fuchs, is featured in Forbes magazine for her role as a speaker at the Women in Web3 Global Summit 2024 during the WEF in Davos.
In the article by Dr. Jemma Green, Stéphanie, alongside Salama B., Sarah Kornfeld, Andra-Maria Maute, and Yevheniia Broshevan, discusses the impact and potential of NFTs and the important role of women in shaping the future of Web3.
Released in celebration of International Women’s Day, the article highlights the significant contributions of women in the Web3 space.
Read the full article here.
World Economic Forum 2024
At the Women in Web3 Global Summit 2024, held during the Annual Meeting in Davos, Stéphanie Fuchs, joined Sarah Schlagenhauf, Aleksandra Ahrens, and Carolina Eugenia Cappabianca to explore the transformative potential of NFTs.
During the panel discussion on January 18th at the Mountain Plaza Hotel, Stéphanie provided profound insights into the impact of NFTs, emphasizing their role in empowering creators, redefining creative processes, and driving innovative tokenization strategies across various sectors in the digital economy.
The session highlighted the expansive potential of NFTs to shape the future of digital innovation.
IFA Win
On May 16, 2024, Stéphanie Fuchs spoke at the Women of IFA Network (WIN) event in Geneva, alongside Trang Fernandez-Leenknecht from Holistik.
They explored the following exciting topic:
“And it all started with “Bored Apes” - Tackling the taxation challenges relating to crypto assets”
“Et tout a commencé avec des “singes qui s'ennuyaient” - Relever les défis fiscaux liés aux crypto-actifs.”
Thank you to the management team of WIN Geneva Emilia Rebetez (Counsel at Walder Wyss Ltd.) and Laïla Rochat (partner at EY) for the organisation.
Safe Harbour Summit: Legal Engineering Innovation
17 November 2024 live-streamed vom Dome in Roatan
The DAO & Innovative Jurisdictions Panel
An inspiring discussion moderated by Ramona Tudorancea, featuring Karel Olivier CA(SA), Adam Miller, and Jose Reis Santos, on how jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands, the Marshall Islands, Portugal, and Switzerland are shaping innovative legal frameworks for the dynamic digital economy.
Workshop at the European DAO Workshop der ZHAW between 4 und 5 July 2024 about: Legal and Tax Aspects of DAOs.
On July 4 and 5, 2024, the European DAO Workshop in Winterthur (DAWO24), organized by the Institute for Organizational Viability at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, brought together thought leaders to explore the evolving landscape of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).
Over two days, researchers, academics, practitioners, and consultants gathered to discuss how DAOs can foster innovation and inclusivity within democratic systems, leveraging the growing potential of blockchain technology.
The workshop served as a vibrant testbed for knowledge exchange and set the stage for future collaboration on advancing DAOs as a new organizational model.
During the event, Stéphanie Fuchs, alongside Andrea Trost from MLL Legal and Florence Guillaume from the University of Neuchâtel, led an in-depth discussion on the critical tax and legal aspects of DAOs, and the adaptation of existing frameworks to accommodate this emerging structure. And yes, VAT was a major topic and subject to intense discussions.
The session offered valuable insights into both the benefits and challenges of implementing DAOs, sparking meaningful reflections on future needs and aspirations in the field.
DAWO24 was a significant milestone in advancing the conversation on DAOs, generating novel research opportunities and reinforcing the importance of continued collaboration among all stakeholders.
Feature Sci-Tech Suisse Podcast
Stéphanie Fuchs was featured in the Sci-Tech Suisse Podcast, hosted by the immensely talented journalist Carina Schuster, delving into the NFT Fest in Lugano.
This episode provided a platform to share Stéphanie's insights on safely navigating the complex terrain of crypto taxes.
The podcast highlighted the energy and creativity that events like NFT Fest bring, uniting visionary minds and offering fresh perspectives on emerging technologies like Blockchain and AI.
These technologies have the potential to ignite a creative spark, reshape our thinking, and encourage us to see the world through a different lens—a theme echoed by Roberto Gorini, the founder of the NFT Fest in Lugano.
Throughout the episode, you also hear from Martin Markovic, whose innovative journey with Cheetah Stories SA reminds of the importance of courage and resilience in pursuing change.
Similarly, Janina Vinklere of Catalyze shared valuable insights on the evolving landscape of Web3, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and continuous learning in achieving our goals and aspirations.
This podcast episode was a celebration of creativity, courage, and the power of community in driving forward new ideas and innovations. Don’t miss out on this engaging conversation—watch the full episode here: Sci-Tech Suisse Podcast
Speaker am Internationalen Virtual Summit "She Builds" am 25. Juni 2024
Stéphanie Fuchs participated as a speaker at the “She Builds” virtual summit, organized by She is Near. The event was an inspiring gathering of exceptional women who are trailblazing the future of technology.
During the summit, Stéphanie shared key insights on international tax matters and her vision for the evolving digital landscape, alongside other leaders who are pushing boundaries, fostering decentralized communities, and driving transformative innovations. These women are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking blockchain protocols, revitalizing the art and fashion industries, and organizing impactful investment and founder events—empowering creators and entrepreneurs across diverse sectors.
Panel Speaker am NFT Fest Lugano am 15. Juni 2024 zum Thema: Regulation vs. Innovation: The Battle for Web3 Legal Frameworks
On 15 June 2024, Stéphanie Fuchs had the incredible opportunity to speak at the NFT Fest in Lugano on the panel "Regulation vs. Innovation: The Battle for Web3 Legal Frameworks." The discussion was insightful and energizing, focusing on balancing innovation with effective regulation in the Web3 space.
Panelists:
Janina Vinklere (Head of Marketing, FiCAS)
Janina P. (Regulatory and Legal Specialist)
Lars Schlichting (Crypto Lawyer, Lexify)
A special thanks to the moderator, Franziska Gall from MLL Legal or expertly guiding the conversation.
It was an inspiring event, bringing together passionate professionals to explore the future of Web3.
Panel Speaker am Web3 Founders Forum am Web3 Fest in Zürich am 8. Juni 2024
The “Lessons Learned From Web3 Founders” event at Swiss WEB3 FEST, held on June 8th at FIVE Hotels and Resorts, was a standout gathering for the Web3 community. Bringing together some of the industry's top pioneers, the event offered invaluable insights into navigating the evolving landscape of Web3.
As part of a stellar panel, Stéphanie Fuchs, , shared her expertise on Crypto Taxation, guiding attendees through the complexities of tax compliance and helping them avoid common pitfalls in the Web3 space. The event also featured contributions from other leading experts:
Bassil Eid, XEROF, CFO: Mastering Accounting & Compliance
Marc Degen, Executive Chairman at TRUST SQUARE: Sharing valuable founders lessons
Brittany Kaiser, Chateaushi, CEO & Founding Member: Championing Blockchain Advocacy
Moderated by: Marc Taverner, XEROF, CEO & Co-Founder
The engaging discussion explored practical strategies for overcoming challenges in Web3, from regulatory hurdles to fostering innovation. It was an excellent opportunity for participants to connect with industry leaders and gain insights that could propel their Web3 initiatives forward.