Deal Ticker: Kellerhals Carrard advises PostFinance AG on expanding its crypto offering with staking services

Kellerhals Carrard advised PostFinance AG on the successful expansion of its crypto offering to include staking services. This strategic move enables @PostFinance AG customers to further diversify their crypto investments by participating in the validation of blockchain networks, earning potential rewards in return. 

Cornelia Stengel (Partner, Banking, Finance & Fintech) and Gaspare Loderer (Associate, Banking, Finance & Fintech) provided comprehensive legal advice on this project. With its expertise, Kellerhals Carrard ensured that PostFinance AG’s new staking services comply with Switzerland’s robust regulatory framework while providing a seamless and secure customer experience. 

By continually enhancing its offerings—such as trading and now staking of cryptocurrencies—PostFinance AG reinforces its position as a trusted partner for Swiss investors entering the digital asset space.  Sandro Brühlmann, Senior Business Development Manager Digital Assets at PostFinance AG, comments: "Thanks to the excellent advice and professional support provided by Cornelia Stengel and her team from Kellerhals Carrard, we were able to successfully launch our staking offering in full compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements. Their extensive expertise in financial market law, compliance, anti-money laundering law (AML), and outsourcing was instrumental in enabling us to deliver a secure and innovative solution to our customers. As a systemically important bank, PostFinance is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability in the digital asset space. With this expansion of our crypto offering, we are strengthening our position as a trusted partner for digital assets." 

Projects like this demonstrate the vital role of #innovation in shaping the future of the Swiss financial sector, showcasing the dynamic integration of traditional banking with emerging fintech solutions.