Jurisdiction reference

Luxembourg

Regulator: CSSF. License/registration context: Registration. 35 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Luxembourg. Official registry source: EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Data last updated: 2026-08-28.

Luxembourg has long embraced fintech, being home to major e-money and payment institutions (e.g., PayPal, Amazon Payments Europe). Under MiCAR, stablecoins (EMTs and ARTs) must now follow strict licensing, reserve, and disclosure rules. The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) is the national competent authority, supervising CASPs and stablecoin issuers. Luxembourg is positioning itself as an EU hub for compliant stablecoin issuance, leveraging its established e-money and fund industries.

Regulatory Status

Jurisdiction code
LU
Regime
Registration
Regulator
CSSF
Governing law
AML Law / MiCA
Travel Rule
Enforced
Tracked entities
35
Recognized stablecoin backing
fiat-backed, crypto-backed, commodity-backed
Yield-bearing stablecoins
Restricted
Currency
EUR

Regulatory approach

The CSSF is Luxembourg's financial regulator, supervising banks, funds, and virtual asset service providers

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Jurisdiction FAQ

Who regulates Luxembourg?

The current Plexo Institute record lists CSSF as the regulator for Luxembourg.

How many VASPs are tracked in Luxembourg?

35 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Luxembourg.

What is the Travel Rule status in Luxembourg?

The current Plexo Institute record lists the Travel Rule status for Luxembourg as Enforced.

Source Evidence

This profile is compiled from official legislation and regulator records. Source confidence: official source evidence.