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The inception of the Web3 Foundation in 2016 was driven by the goal of fostering and overseeing advancements in decentralized web software protocols. Web 3.0 Foundation's mission is to nurture cutting-edge applications for decentralized web software protocols. It aims to deliver a decentralized and fair internet where users control their own data, identity and destiny. The foundation supports Web 3.0 teams and open-source projects through funding, advocacy, research and collaborations. Polkadot, Web3 Foundation's flagship protocol, is a scalable sharded chain and protocol that provides a secure environment for cross-chain composability.

Established in 2012, San Francisco, California, Ripple offers enterprise-level solutions that surpass traditional financial services in speed, transparency, and cost-efficiency. Ripple clients leverage these solutions for various purposes: sourcing crypto, facilitating instant payments, optimising treasury operations, expanding their audience reach, reducing capital requirements, and generating additional revenue streams. Ripple operates a global payments network spanning over 300 customers across 40+ countries and six continents, and has raised $150 million in XRP token sales, with a market cap of $32,603,421,530 in 2024.

Founded in 2013 in London, UK, Elliptic drives the intelligence essential for financial services, crypto enterprises, and governmental bodies to make swift, informed, and secure decisions with crypto assets. Through their expanding global ecosystem, Elliptic empowers clients and collaborators to proactively navigate crypto compliance, mitigate risks, and influence the trajectory of the financial landscape.

The Tezos Foundation, established in 2017 in Zug, Switzerland, operates as a Swiss foundation, and is dedicated to fostering and advancing innovative technologies and applications, with a particular focus on emerging open and decentralized software architectures. This mission encompasses the promotion and advancement of the Tezos protocol and associated technologies. Back in 2017, Tezos ICO raised $232 million with a market cap of $1,218,748,955 in 2024.

The Dfinity Foundation is a non-profit organization that is focused on developing and promoting the Dfinity network, a decentralized blockchain-based computing platform. Dfinity aims to create a more efficient and secure internet by providing a decentralized platform for hosting software and applications, as well as for storing and sharing data. The Dfinity network is built using a unique consensus mechanism called Threshold Relay, which is designed to provide fast and secure transactions with high scalability. The Dfinity Foundation has raised over $160 million in funding in 2018 from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital, and its ICP token has a market cap of $7,755,468,582 in 2024.

Founded in April 2018 and based in Zug, Switzerland, AMINA Bank stands as one of the pioneering crypto banks globally, offering a smooth, secure, and user-friendly conduit between digital and traditional assets. Catering to professional investors, corporations, family offices, and institutional clients, they provide comprehensive financial services. In August 2019, AMINA Bank obtained a Swiss banking and securities dealer license from FINMA, further solidifying its regulatory standing. Since then, the bank has expanded its footprint, establishing international offices in key financial hubs including Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore.

Sygnum was incorporated in May 2018. Sygnum is a digital asset banking group with a global presence, and has its roots in Swiss and Singaporean traditions. Their mission is to facilitate the investment in digital assets for professional and institutional investors, banks, corporations, and DLT foundations, fostering trust and confidence. They achieve this by offering institutional-grade security, personalized expert service, and a comprehensive range of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenization, and B2B services. In Switzerland, Sygnum operates under a banking license, while in Singapore, they hold a CMS and Major Payment Institution Licenses. Additionally, their regulatory compliance extends to established financial centers such as Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg.

Bitpanda was founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria with the aim of making investing accessible for everyone. Their goal since day one was to reimagine what it means to invest, by making simple, easy-to-use financial products for everyone. Now, 10 years later, and with more than 700 team members and 5 million users, they’re one of the most successful fintechs in Europe. With a PSD2 payment service provider licence and E-Money licence, state-of-the-art security and streamlined user experience, they make it possible for both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in what they believe in.

Founded in 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, Taurus stands as the leading entity and a global frontrunner in enterprise-level digital asset infrastructure, deeply rooted in the Swiss ecosystem. Recognised for its market dominance, Taurus commands over 50% market share in Switzerland, renowned as one of the most competitive markets worldwide. Internationally, Taurus enjoys the trust of a diverse array of financial institutions, including systemic banks, investment banks, crypto banks, private banks, universal banks, as well as financial market infrastructure providers and core banking systems, utilising Taurus solutions in production.

HOPR, founded in 2020, Zurich, Switzerland, empowers the Web3 ecosystem by furnishing individuals with the tools and framework necessary to assert control over their privacy, data, and identity in their online interactions. At the core of the HOPR protocol lies the pioneering open incentivized mixnet, offering everyone the opportunity to earn tokens by staking and operating nodes. Operating at the intersection of a proven legal entity under Swiss jurisdiction and the principles of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO), HOPR embodies a Decentralized Community-Enabling Governance (decenGov) model. HOPR has a market cap of $47,507,103 in 2024.

CMS Law & Tax, established in 1999, has over 80 offices spread across more than 40 countries and a team of over 5,800 lawyers globally. CMS merges profound local market insights with a panoramic global perspective, important in serving global digital asset clients. This unique combination empowers CMS not only to anticipate future developments but also to actively influence them. In a rapidly evolving landscape where technology plays an ever-expanding role in executing global strategies, CMS provides clear, business-oriented guidance.

Lexcellence AG is a law firm based in the heart of Zug, Switzerland, known as "Crypto Valley." Since 2018, They have been dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and businesses. Their approach is hands-on, providing pragmatic, clear, and concise advice that focuses on real-world business solutions.