OffChain Luxembourg

Ever wondered what would happen if we completely reinvented how money works? Not just tweaks to the system, but a fundamental transformation that puts power back in your hands? Thanks to the MiCA regulation, OffChain Luxembourg opens doors to possibilities you never imagined.…

Ripple wants to become a bank. Not a metaphor. A literal federally chartered bank in the U.S. And they’re not stopping there, they’re also applying for a Fed Master Account. Why does this matter for crypto? For stablecoins? For anyone building the future of money? Because…

Big news from Indies! 🍽️🧡 You can now browse the menu, order your food, and pay with crypto — before even walking through the door. Thanks to Innopay, Indies is now fully on-chain: - Explore menu from home - Order in advance - Pay in crypto (yes, Bitcoin included) - Walk in…

The future of European finance might just be minted in Luxembourg. Big news: Investre has become the first company to receive the “control agent” license from the CSSF under the new Blockchain Law IV. This is a foundational shift. What’s a control agent? It’s a new type of…

Is the ECB in breach of its second mandate laid down in the Treaties? Yesterday, the U.S. made history. All three major crypto bills, GENIUS, CLARITY, and the Anti-CBDC Act, passed the House. The GENIUS Act is now headed to Trump’s desk, making it the first comprehensive crypto…

Who is OffChain Luxembourg? You’ve seen the posts, maybe even joined an event or two. But let’s take a step back. What is OffChain Luxembourg? And what are we actually doing? Here’s a glimpse: It's a growing movement, where we’re building Luxembourg’s most active crypto…

Letz Offchain is back, tonight, at 19:00 at Indies! 🧡 Every other Thursday, we make it simple: no name tags, no stage, no pressure. Just a community of curious minds, builders, dreamers, and crypto rebels coming together over a drink. Tonight, we’re back on the terrace at…

Today, Paperjam published something extraordinary: A full-throated call for Luxembourg to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve, authored by Mark Tluszcz, CEO of Mangrove Capital and Chairman of Wix. What he lays out is a concrete, professional, fiscally sound plan for securing…

When even Maison Moderne starts talking positively about crypto… you know something’s changing. For years, Luxembourg has kept blockchain at arm’s length; too risky, too volatile, too complex. But the narrative is finally shifting. In a new feature interview, Xavier Buck…

Dutch pension funds are about to trigger one of the largest asset reallocations in recent European history, selling off up to €125 billion in long-dated sovereign bonds by 2028. Why? Because the Netherlands is switching from a defined benefit system (where pensions are…

Should we count on governments to innovate? The ECB could launch a euro stablecoin tomorrow. No joke. They could take the open-source, battle-tested code used by Tether or Circle, adapt it, and deploy it on Ethereum for a few euros. Want it more custom? There are already smart…

If you run a bar or restaurant in Europe, you’re not just serving food and drinks; you’re bleeding margin every time someone taps a card! You probably don’t even realize it anymore. It feels “normal.” But on every single payment, 1.5% to 3% of your revenue disappears. Let’s…

Belgium just made a move. Will Luxembourg be left behind? KBC Bank, one of Belgium’s largest financial institutions, just announced it will offer Bitcoin and Ethereum investments to retail clients via its Bolero platform, pending CASP regulatory approval this autumn. Not…

No better aperitivo than a pizza and a cold beer! And trust us, we’ve got enough Italians in the crew to guarantee it! Today, July 3rd, Letz Offchain is back at AL21! On the terrace, of course. It’s summer. It’s sunny. And it’s time to unwind. Come meet crypto-curious minds,…

When Bretton Woods collapsed, so did the value of trust in money. Once the dollar unpegged from gold, governments unlocked a dangerous new tool: debt without limits. Public spending soared. Currencies weakened. Monetary policy became a game of survival, not stability. Over…

We keep wondering… do people actually realize how big this is? 🧡 Because honestly, it’s kind of crazy. Thanks to the Hive ecosystem, we’ve been able to launch Innopay, a real-world payment system that lets you pay in crypto (Hive or BTC Lightning) with zero friction. But the…

If you're a creator, here's the truth you need to hear: LinkedIn isn't working for you anymore. Impressions are down. Engagement is throttled. Your best content barely reaches your audience; unless you pay, of course. And your feed? Drowning in ads and promoted fluff. What…

Robinhood goes all-in on blockchain. And Europe is the launchpad. 🧡 The American fintech giant just announced the rollout of tokenized stocks for European users, backed by a custom Layer 2 built within the Ethereum ecosystem. Yes! Tokenized access to real US stocks and ETFs,…

Another country moves forward: Kazakhstan is creating a state crypto-reserve. Timur Suleimenov, Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, just announced a bold step: A national crypto-reserve, built on institutional strength and global best practices. Here’s what they’re…