Canton Bern has officially joined the Swiss Blockchain Federation, marking it as the sixth canton to engage in this public-private partnership. This move, led by the canton's tax administration, aims to refine tax and regulatory frameworks for blockchain technologies by utilizing the expertise of its tax specialists. The Swiss Blockchain Federation has seen significant growth, with a 132% increase in membership since 2020, now encompassing 1,749 active blockchain companies across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Bern's participation underscores the expanding influence of the blockchain sector, which has experienced an 18.8% annual growth rate in Crypto Valley from 2020 to 2024.