MENA Fintech Association and Crypto Valley Association Forge Digital Asset Partnership

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The agreement aims to deepen collaboration on blockchain, tokenisation, and digital finance as global demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure grows.

The MENA Fintech Association and Switzerland’s Crypto Valley Association have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration on blockchain innovation, digital assets, and emerging financial technologies.

The agreement, announced on Tuesday in Zug, Switzerland, establishes a framework for closer cooperation between two of the world’s recognised fintech and blockchain ecosystems. The partnership is expected to encourage knowledge sharing, regulatory dialogue, industry research, and cross border engagement between startups, investors, financial institutions, technology providers, and policymakers.

The move comes as financial institutions and governments accelerate efforts to develop digital asset infrastructure beyond cryptocurrency trading. Stablecoins, tokenised assets, and blockchain based payment systems are increasingly being explored as tools to improve settlement efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and modernise financial services.

Under the partnership, both organisations plan to collaborate on policy discussions, industry events, thought leadership initiatives, and ecosystem development programmes. They also intend to promote responsible innovation by encouraging dialogue between regulators and private sector participants as digital finance continues to evolve.

The announcement reflects a broader trend across the global financial industry, where fintech associations and blockchain organisations are building international alliances to support regulatory alignment and accelerate innovation. As digital assets become more integrated into mainstream finance, cross border cooperation is becoming increasingly important for companies seeking to expand into new markets.

For businesses operating across Africa and the Middle East, the partnership could create additional opportunities for collaboration in areas such as cross border payments, tokenisation, and digital financial infrastructure. It also highlights the growing role of industry bodies in shaping conversations around regulation and the future of financial technology.

While the agreement does not introduce new products or investment commitments, it signals that blockchain is continuing its shift from a niche technology to a core component of modern financial infrastructure. As more institutions explore practical uses for digital assets, partnerships of this nature are expected to play a larger role in shaping the next phase of fintech innovation.