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Banking Scams Overtake Crypto Frauds in Ireland
16.10.2023
Fraudsters targeting victims in Ireland are increasingly posing as bank officials rather than crypto promoters, the local press reported quoting police. Amid the growing trend, Irish investors have lost millions of euros to this type of schemes this year, with law enforcement authorities having...
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
28.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with...
Kraken Expands Presence in Europe, Obtains EU E-Money License to Offer Services in Spain and Ireland
26.9.2023
Kraken moves toward a wider European presence with key regulatory steps in Spain and Ireland after it obtained an EU e-money license.
According to a press release on Sept 26, the exchange announced a progression in Europe after it successfully registered with the Bank of Spain for a Virtual Asset...
Kraken secures money license registrations in Spain and Ireland
26.9.2023
The move follows the crypto exchange's successful VASP registration in Italy
Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps
26.9.2023
Kraken obtained a registration from Spain's central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license
Today in Crypto: Stellar Buys Minority Stake in MoneyGram, Adidas and BAPE Reveal Limited Sneakers Auctioned via NFT Passes, Three Key Silvergate Execs Set to Leave the Company
16.8.2023
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Ireland grants VASP registration to MoonPay
16.8.2023
MoonPay has announced that it has received the approval for registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider. The approval has been granted by the Central Bank of Ireland, and its jurisdictions pertain only to the said region. Securing the approval allows MoonPay to provide its exchange services...
Ripple Committed to Markets With Clear Rules in Asia and Europe After US Court Win
24.7.2023
Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain firm also plans an expansion in the U.K. and Europe...
Ripple Requests Crypto License in UK After SEC Partial Win
23.7.2023
Blockchain-based digital payment network Ripple has applied for a crypto license in the UK and Ireland after its partial win against the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sendi Young, Ripple's managing director for the UK & Europe, has revealed that the company “very recently” applied...
United States Plunges in Economic Freedom Rankings, Study Reveals
26.6.2023
American television presenter and author, John Stossel, released a video on June 20, 2023, where he delved into the findings of a recent study on global economic freedom. Conducted by the Heritage Foundation and unveiled in late February, the research unveils a stark reality: the United States...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Selects Ireland for Its European Headquarters
26.5.2023
Crypto exchange Gemini will have a second home in Ireland after co-founder Cameron Winklevoss announced it would make Ireland its European headquarters.
Gemini, which is run by both Cameron Winklevoss and his twin Tyler, is based in New York. ...
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Today in Crypto: Gemini Chooses Ireland for European Headquarters, Coinone Exec Admits to Bribe-for-Listing Charges, Chinese's City Reveals Metaverse Policy Draft to Attract Companies
26.5.2023
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Crypto firm Gemini picks Ireland as European base amid US crypto blues
26.5.2023
Cameron Winklevoss has predicted a “Cambrian explosion” in European innovation once regulations are rolled out
Coinbase Officially Debuts Coinbase One Subscription in US, UK, Germany, and Ireland – What Does it Do?
19.5.2023
Amid the rigid regulatory atmosphere in the US crypto market, San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase is expanding its offering to other regions.
A recent blog post shows the cryptocurrency exchange has updated its Coinbase One trading platform while extending its product access in the...
Today in Crypto: Samsung Reportedly Partners with Bank of Korea on Offline CBDC Payments, G7 Discussing Crypto, China to Train 500,000 Blockchain Professionals
15.5.2023
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Ireland's Central Bank Governor Labels Unbacked Cryptos as Ponzi Schemes
10.5.2023
Unbacked cryptocurrencies are more like a "Ponzi scheme" than an investment, argued Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf - but adding that "crypto is not going away very soon."
In a Friday blog post, Makhlouf stated that Ireland's Central Bank differentiates between 'backed'...
Kraken receives virtual asset service provider authorization in Ireland ahead of MiCA vote
18.4.2023
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken received its virtual asset service provider authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland
Ireland's Central Bank Governor calls for ban on crypto ads targeting young adults: Report
25.1.2023
Gabriel Makhlouf reportedly said there was an “uncomfortable” level of crypto advertisements targeting young adults
Today in Crypto: Prepare for 'Pretty Long Crypto Winter', North Korea Stole $1.2B in Crypto in 5 Years, Malicious Hackers Returned $32.7M in 2022
22.12.2022
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Cormac Dinan! Coinbase’s new director following the Central Bank of Ireland’s approval
22.12.2022
Coinbase has published a blog post on the official website to announce that it has received regulatory approval in Ireland after registering with the region’s Central Bank. The blog post further shares that Cormac Dinan is now on board with the platform as its Country Director in Ireland....