Luxembourg

Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status

Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2019

Cryptocurrency Exchange BitFlyer Launches New EU Branch

Japan-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has opened a new EU branch after receiving regulatory approval in Luxembourg.

Markets  ·  23 January 2018
Identity

Cambridge Blockchain Joins Government-Backed DLT Group in Luxembourg

Massachuetts-based digital identity startup Cambridge Blockchain is opening a new office in Paris.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2017
Europe

Luxembourg Regulators Issue Investor Warning Against OneCoin Scheme

Regulators in Luxembourg have released a warning about OneCoin, becoming the latest country to air concerns over the investment scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2017
Trading

Investment Bank Affiliate Sells Shares for Cash in Blockchain Test

An affiliate of French corporate investment bank Natixis has sold shares to investors through a newly unveiled blockchain platform.

Business  ·  6 July 2017
Europe

Government-Backed Firm to Launch Blockchain IDs in Luxembourg

A major digital identity firm backed by the government of Luxembourg is building a new platform alongside US startup Cambridge Blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 May 2017
Europe

Why a Quiet Blockchain Consortium Could Soon Make Noise

While high-profile consortiums are progressing to big fanfare, a small blockchain effort working quietly in Luxembourg could affect the whole world.

Business  ·  10 April 2017
Exchanges

Bitstamp Close to Securing European License for Bitcoin Exchange

One of the world’s largest bitcoin exchanges is reportedly close to an announcement with the Luxembourg government.

Markets  ·  19 April 2016
Europe

Will Regulation Dictate the Location of the World’s Bitcoin Hub?

Former Luxembourg Cabinet minister Jean-Louis Schiltz examines whether it might be possible for one place to emerge as the world's bitcoin hub.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 August 2015
Bitcoin

Bitcoin-Over-Tor Anonymity ‘Can Be Busted for $2,500 a Month’

Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have found that using bitcoin over Tor leaves users open to privacy-busting attacks.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2014
Europe

Luxembourg Startup CoinPlus Closes Seed Funding Round

CoinPlus has completed a seed funding round of €172,500 and plans to accelerate development of its payment product.

Business  ·  18 September 2014
Regulation

In Search of the Ideal Bitcoin Jurisdiction

A global jurisdictional hub for bitcoin would experience an influx of new capital and businesses, and experience rapid growth.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 June 2014
Crime

‘Eavesdropping’ Attack Can Unmask Up to 60% of Bitcoin Clients

An attacker on a $2,000 budget could reveal bitcoin clients' IP addresses, researchers say.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 June 2014
Payments

Dutch Payment Service Mollie Takes Bitcoin to 10,000+ Merchants

The company is one of the leading payments service providers in the Benelux region – and now it accepts bitcoin.

Business  ·  15 May 2014
Europe

Luxembourg Opens Dialogue with Bitcoin Businesses in New Statement

In a move that signals a positive regulatory stance, Luxembourg has invited dialogue with digital currency businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2014