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Digital, Innovation, Payments

Institutional confidence grows in Luxembourg’s crypto-assets market and tokenisation

Published on 23 April 2025

The ABBL is proud to support the third edition of the Crypto-Assets Management Survey, reaffirming our ongoing commitment to financial innovation and the strategic integration of crypto-assets into Luxembourg’s financial sector. This year’s edition—conducted by the LHoFT and PwC, with the support of the ABBL, ALFI and the Luxembourg Blockchain Lab, highlights a clear shift: crypto-assets are moving from exploratory projects to becoming an integral part of the financial system. The 2025 survey broadened its scope to cover two additional business areas: Banking Services and Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs), accounting for 9% and 8% of respondents respectively.

Summary

    Key findings: confidence is growing

    The survey results reveal strong and growing institutional confidence:

    • 81% of respondents believe crypto-assets are important for the future of asset management in Luxembourg.

    • The adoption rate of crypto-based products and services has almost doubled—rising from 12% in 2021 to 22% in 2025—marking a steady shift towards integration.

    • The Retail Banking sector reports rising expectations for crypto-asset growth over the next five years: 40% in 2025 compared to just 4% in 2023.

    • Private Banking and Wealth Management reflect a similar trend, climbing from 50% in 2023 to 60% in 2025.

    • Tokenisation is seen as a game-changer, with 89% citing its potential to transform asset management via features such as instant settlement, fractional ownership, and programmability.

    • A rising share of respondents—76% in 2025 versus 58% in 2023—call for Luxembourg to take a more proactive role globally. This includes engaging stakeholders, adopting supportive policies, and forming strategic partnerships to drive market development.

    Challenges to tackle

    Despite notable progress, some challenges persist. These include:

    • Limited local expertise

    • Regulatory uncertainties

    • Ambiguity around investment strategies for certain market actors

    • A still-maturing infrastructure

    The ABBL urges Luxembourg’s financial institutions to address these gaps proactively, building on the country’s strengths in innovation, cross-border competence, and operational excellence. These assets will be key to consolidating Luxembourg’s position as a trusted hub for regulated crypto-assets and tokenisation.

    The ABBL is committed to guiding its members through this evolving landscape. Our newly launched Working Group on Tokenisation and DLT, alongside other initiatives and dedicated events, will continue to promote innovation while safeguarding compliance and stability.

    Access the full survey and findings

    Andrey Martovoy

    Andrey Martovoy

    Senior Adviser - Innovation & Digital, ABBL

    Published on 23 April 2025