Technology Neutrality as a Guiding Principle in the Regulation of Crypto Assets

This thesis examines the complex interpretation of the principle of technology neutrality with regards to crypto assets. It investigates the extent to which the existing legal framework can be applied to crypto assets under this principle. To assess whether crypto assets are functionally distinct from established legal concepts special focus is placed on understanding the underlying technology. Finally recent regulatory developments in the European Union and Switzerland are analyzed and evaluated.