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Liechtenstein Launches State-Backed Blockchain Network
Telecom Liechtenstein’s LTIN aims to deliver compliant, sovereign blockchain infrastructure for enterprises.
Oct 22, 2025, 1:36 p.m.
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What to know:
- LTIN launches as a state-backed blockchain network under Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act
- Backed by Telecom Liechtenstein, with partners including Bank Frick and Bitcoin Suisse
- Designed to meet EU MiCAR standards for institutional blockchain compliance
The diminutive European country of Liechtenstein (population: approximately 40,000) has launched a state-backed blockchain infrastructure network, marking a move to blend national oversight with digital innovation.
The Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN), operated by Telecom Liechtenstein, offers blockchain services designed for institutions that require compliance with European regulations.
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The platform operates under Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act and is aligned with the EU’s upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), according to a press release.
LTIN’s early partners include Bank Frick, Bitcoin Suisse, Solstice, and Zilliqa. Together, they aim to develop secure transaction, validation, and identity systems that keep data and governance within European jurisdictions. The project also carries a sustainability pledge, committing to 100% renewable energy use across operations.
Franz Wirnsperger, LTIN’s chairman, said the initiative extends Liechtenstein’s reputation for regulatory precision into blockchain. For enterprises, that could mean fewer compliance risks when adopting distributed ledger technology for finance, trade, or identity services.
As a public-private partnership, LTIN plans to onboard more participants from the institutional digital asset market, stated the press release. The move reflects a broader trend among small European states—like Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Luxembourg—positioning themselves as trusted hubs for regulated blockchain activity.
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