CCA Trustless Technologies Association e.V.

What CCA Trustless Technologies Association e.V. does

CCA Trustless Technologies Association e.V. (also known as Crypto Country Association, CCA) is a Liechtenstein-registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2017 and headquartered at the House of Blockchain in Vaduz. It operates as the principal industry body for the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector in Liechtenstein, with stated objectives of coordinating the application and dissemination of trustless technologies, providing quality assurance to the industry, and maintaining direct liaison with Liechtenstein authorities — most notably the Financial Market Authority (FMA). The association is governed by President Dr. Thomas Nägele (of NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC) and a board drawn from senior figures at Bitcoin Suisse, Bank Frick, Protocol Labs, Light47, and the University of Liechtenstein, giving it unusual density of industry expertise for a 7-person organization.

The association's product surface is built around three subscription membership tiers — Individual (100 CHF/year), Corporate (250 CHF/year), and TVTG/MiCAR Corporate (450 CHF/year, including two individual accounts) — augmented by a one-time 15 CHF registration fee. Two specialized working groups (Legal, chaired by Dr. Ralph Wanger, and Compliance, chaired by Dr. Siegfried Herzog) provide member-facing expertise. The flagship event is the annual Token Summit in Vaduz, which in its 2022 inaugural edition attracted 500+ participants, 30 sponsors, and 50 speakers from 10+ countries, positioning it as one of Europe's notable regional blockchain conferences.

The revenue model is a recurring subscription model with supplementary event sponsorship. By 2022 the association had grown to 78 corporate members and 72 individual members, increases of 28% and 36% respectively despite depressed market conditions. It is a member of the Blockchain Associations Forum (since April 2021), has been asked by the FMA to convene TVTG-registered companies on regulatory issues such as travel rule implementation, and conducted Liechtenstein's first blockchain market survey. The entity is member-funded, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or external investment rounds, and operates from a single Vaduz office with a 7-employee headcount.

Name

CCA Trustless Technologies Association e.V.

Legal name

CCA TRUSTLESS TECHNOLOGIES ASSOCIATION e. V.

Website

https://tt-association.li

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Liechtenstein-based non-profit industry association (eingetragener Verein) coordinating the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector, offering tiered memberships, working groups, and the annual Token Summit to companies and professionals, with direct regulatory engagement with the FMA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaduz

HQ country

Liechtenstein

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual and corporate members. Individual membership at 100 CHF/year, Corporate membership at 250 CHF/year, and TVTG/MiCAR Corporate membership at 450 CHF/year (includes 2 individual accounts). A one-time registration fee of 15 CHF applies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCA Trustless Technologies Association e.V. is a Liechtenstein-registered non-profit association that coordinates the application and dissemination of blockchain and trustless technologies in Liechtenstein and beyond. It sells annual membership subscriptions (Individual, Corporate, and TVTG/MiCAR Corporate tiers), organizes the annual Token Summit conference, and runs Legal and Compliance working groups to support its members and the wider blockchain sector.

Product overview

CCA Trustless Technologies Association e.V. is a membership-based blockchain industry association rather than a product company. The association offers three tiers of membership (Individual, Corporate, and TVTG/MiCAR Corporate) that provide access to networking events, industry information, and working groups. The association organizes the annual Token Summit conference and maintains two specialized working groups—one focused on legal matters (Legal Workgroup) and one on compliance (Compliance Workgroup)—to support the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors in Liechtenstein.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual membership tier for natural persons at 100.00 CHF per year (incl. 8.1% VAT). Provides access to member benefits, event discounts, working groups, and first-hand industry information about blockchain and trustless technologies in Liechtenstein.
• Corporate Membership Annual corporate membership for legal entities in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors at 250.00 CHF per year (incl. 8.1% VAT). Provides corporate representation, working groups, event discounts, and regulatory engagement with the Liechtenstein ecosystem.
• TVTG/MiCAR Corporate Membership Specialized corporate membership for companies operating under Liechtenstein's TVTG and EU MiCAR regulations at 450.00 CHF per year (incl. 8.1% VAT). Includes 2 individual accounts, making it suitable for TVTG-registered and MiCAR-regulated entities operating in Liechtenstein.
• Token Summit Annual international blockchain and trustless technology conference organized by CCA in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. Brings together 500+ participants, 30 sponsors, and 50 speakers from over 10 countries, making it one of the premiere blockchain conferences in Europe. Open to attendees via ticket purchase and to sponsor companies, with member discounts.
• Legal Workgroup Standing working group for CCA members focused on legal aspects of blockchain technology, chaired by Dr. Ralph Wanger. Provides guidance on regulatory and legal matters to corporate and individual members.
• Compliance Workgroup Standing working group for CCA members addressing compliance requirements for blockchain companies, chaired by Dr. Siegfried Herzog. Focuses on regulatory adherence and shares expertise among member companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Token Summit 2022 attracted 500+ participants from 10+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blockchain Associations ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021The CCA became a member of the Blockchain Associations Forum in April 2021. This organization serves as the overarching organization of local blockchain and crypto associations worldwide. Thomas Nägele participates in calls and exchanges ideas with board members of other associations.
• Financial Market Authority (FMA) LiechtensteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CCA maintains close contact with the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority. In 2021, the FMA asked CCA to organize a conference call with all TVTG-registered companies regarding travel rule implementation. The association also conducted the first Liechtenstein blockchain market survey, results discussed with FMA.
• Liechtenstein Government and AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association maintains close contact with Liechtenstein authorities and industry representatives to coordinate the application and dissemination of blockchain ideas in Liechtenstein and beyond.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bitcoin Association Switzerland: Swiss non-profit promoting Bitcoin and blockchain technologies with a similar membership structure. Direct peer: comparable DACH-region blockchain advocacy body with individual/corporate membership and policy engagement.
• Crypto Valley Association: Swiss-based industry association promoting the Crypto Valley ecosystem around Zug/Zurich. Direct peer: both are national-level blockchain/crypto industry associations in small, DACH-region jurisdictions, organizing working groups, conferences, and regulatory engagement on behalf of members.
• Swiss Blockchain Federation: Federation representing Swiss blockchain industry interests, including legislative advocacy. Direct peer: similar advocacy-oriented industry body in a neighboring DACH jurisdiction with regulatory engagement focus.
• European Crypto Initiative (EUCI): Brussels-based non-profit advocating for the European crypto industry at EU level. Direct peer: similar trade-association model focused on regulatory representation for the crypto/blockchain sector.
• Chamber of Digital Commerce: US-based blockchain industry trade association advocating for the digital asset and blockchain industry. Direct peer: established national-level blockchain advocacy body with policy, education, and membership programs.
• Blockchain Australia: Australia's peak industry association for the blockchain sector. Direct peer: comparable national trade body running working groups, member events, and regulatory advocacy for blockchain firms.

Others

• Bitcoin Suisse (AG): Major Swiss-licensed crypto financial services provider where CCA board member Mauro Casellini was formerly CEO. Others: not a direct peer but a key Liechtenstein/Swiss crypto ecosystem participant whose interests and personnel are closely tied to CCA's mission.
• Enterprise Ethereum Alliance: Industry organization focused on Ethereum-based enterprise blockchain. Others: adjacent ecosystem body whose member base and conferences overlap with Liechtenstein-anchored blockchain companies and Token Summit attendees.

Emerging players

• Crypto Council for Innovation: Global advocacy alliance for the crypto industry. Emerging player: broader international mandate than CCA but overlapping policy and ecosystem-development mission relevant to Liechtenstein-based members seeking international visibility.

Broad incumbents

• Bitkom: Germany's largest digital industry association covering blockchain among many digital topics. Broad incumbent: broader digital/tech scope but operates dedicated blockchain working groups and policy advocacy relevant to DACH-region members of CCA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CryptoCountryA1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccaliechtenstein

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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