Luxembourg OTC Trading Desk — Compliant Development
Launch an OTC trading desk in Luxembourg with compliance controls mapped to CSSF and MiCA. Block Intelligence builds production software; independent counsel handles licensing.
Compliance scope
Luxembourg · OTC Trading Desk
Luxembourg supervises crypto-asset service providers under MiCA through Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Firms offering exchange, custody, advisory, or other CASP services must obtain authorization and meet prudential, governance, and AML requirements before serving clients in the EU.
| Jurisdiction | Luxembourg |
|---|---|
| Regulator | CSSF |
| Product | OTC Trading Desk |
Software
Built-in compliance controls
- RFQ, quote, and block-trade workflows with approval chains
- Counterparty KYC and credit/limit management
- Settlement tracking and nostro/vostro reconciliation
- Trade blotter exports for compliance and finance
- Integration with liquidity providers and custodians
- Establish a client onboarding process with KYC checks.
- Integrate real-time trade monitoring for compliance.
- Implement reporting mechanisms for suspicious transactions.
Block Intelligence provides technology development and compliance-oriented software architecture. We are not a law firm. Licensing and regulatory advice is provided by independent legal partners in each jurisdiction. Information is current as of 2026-03-01 and subject to change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is an OTC trading desk?
- An OTC trading desk facilitates direct trading of cryptocurrencies between parties.
- What compliance measures are needed for OTC trading?
- OTC desks must implement KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring protocols.
- How does Block Intelligence assist with OTC trading desk compliance?
- We provide software solutions that integrate necessary compliance controls.