Author: Oriane Kaesmann

Oriane began her academic journey with a strong passion for literature and psychology. However, her fascination with new technologies led her to pursue an LL.M. in Space Law at Luxembourg University. She gained valuable experience by interning at the Luxembourg Space Agency and subsequently joined an energy provider focused on the circular Moon economy, and sustainable electricity production with zero carbon impact. Motivated by her dedication to sustainability, Oriane ventured into the financial sector. She specialized in sustainable finance, working for an international bank, a renowned Big 4 firm, and a consultancy firm, also focusing on compliance and AML/KYC. In search of cutting- edge developments in the financial industry, Oriane then joined the LHoFT, where she dedicates her time to research and crafting insightful articles and reports on transformative fields such as artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and blockchain, Fintech, Regtech, and inclusive finance.

The DLT Transformation: Luxembourg’s FinTech Leap

Executive Summary: Luxembourg’s financial sector is poised for groundbreaking transformation with Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Blockchain’s transparent and instant transactions revolutionize securities ecosystem. Success relies on strategic planning, education, collaboration, […]

Paris Blockchain Week Series – Episode 4 – The Marvels of Blockchain

Blockchain technology has the potential to significantly impact various aspects of our lives, from revolutionizing climate finance to enhancing financial inclusion. As the world faces numerous challenges, including economic downturns, […]

Paris Blockchain Week Series – Episode 3 – Curious & Curiouser about Cryptos

The world of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance is in a state of flux, with the industry facing significant challenges and opportunities. The Paris Blockchain Week’s speakers delved into the evolving […]

Paris Blockchain Week Series – Episode 2 – Metaverse: Down the Rabbit Hole

I. Unraveling the Secrets of the Metaverse: origins and evolution “Interesting things happen along borders—transitions—not in the middle where everything is the same”. – Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash The Metaverse […]

Paris Blockchain Week Series – Episode 1 – Web3 – Through the Looking Glass

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the highly anticipated 2023 Paris Blockchain Week. This avant-garde event brought together a motley crew of industry leaders, developers, and enthusiasts, all aflutter […]

Inclusion: The Long Road Forward

In recent years, the issues of discrimination and bias have shifted to the forefront of public consciousness. As a result, companies are now embracing the challenge of creating more diverse […]

The Great Reconfiguration: Modernizing Insurance Compliance

According to Deloitte [1], “In the future, the entire regulatory reporting process will likely be automated end-to-end, from source system data to report mapping and business rule automation to report […]

Into the Dragon’s Den

The GLF – Luxembourg Finance for Nature 2023 6th Investment Case The GLF-Luxembourg Finance for Nature conference on March 7th pondered the question, “what comes next?” The financial sector is […]

The Age of Sustainable cryptos?

How do cryptocurrencies fit into the larger conversation about sustainability? The crypto landscape continues to shift under the influence of external events, with the market evolving in line with investors’ […]

About crypto: not all winters are wonderlands

The cryptocurrency market recently entered a “winter” of lower average asset values among a broad range of digital currencies, as a result of a string of calamities. The European Central […]