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Coinbase Secures Regulatory Approval to Operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Ireland
22.12.2022
Coinbase has announced it has secured regulatory approval as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in Ireland, according to a company blog post published on Dec. 21. According to the company, Coinbase has been approved by Ireland’s central bank which means the company can “provide products...
Coinbase secures VASP registration in Ireland
21.12.2022
Operations in the country will be overseen by Cormac Dinan, a former employee of Crypto.com, Deloitte and Citigroup
Ripple Seeks Crypto License in the Republic of Ireland: Report
18.11.2022
Ripple has turned its attention to countries outside the U.S. due to its ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Fintech Makes Moves Into the Auto and Home Repair Industries With FixxFi
29.8.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Dublin, Ireland, 8/29/2022 – One of the arguments against cryptocurrencies has been, “What’s the point of having a currency if you can’t use it?” While many projects are trying to establish utility for their tokens outside the world of blockchain...
Crypto adoption in Ireland down over 16% in the last year
25.8.2022
Adults in Ireland have become slightly less interested in crypto with a drop in ownership from 12% to 10% in the last year
Ex-Coinbase Manager Charged With Insider Trading, Layoffs at Blockchain.Com, KuCoin Raises USD 10M + More News
21.7.2022
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Gemini receives virtual asset service provider license in Ireland
20.7.2022
New York-based crypto exchange Gemini opened its local office in Dublin, Ireland, last year. Now, it is granted with a VASP license
Award-Winning Harpist Slays Elden Ring Baddies By Plucking Some Strings
16.6.2022
Elden Ring is one big-ass game, and fans are still finding creative ways to navigate their Tarnishes through the treacherous Lands Between. Some have made controllers out of literal bananas while others have modded Fisher-Price toys to body the many bosses roaming FromSoftware’s latest Souls-like....
Republic of Ireland to Prohibit Political Cryptocurrency Donations
20.4.2022
The government of Ireland is preparing to ban political parties from accepting campaign donations in cryptocurrency. The move aims to block the perceived threat of Russian interference in the European nation’s elections against the backdrop of a clash between the West and Moscow over the...
Ireland's Political Parties to Be Banned From Accepting Crypto: Report
19.4.2022
Political parties in the Republic of Ireland are to banned from accepting donations in cryptocurrency, the Irish Independent reported Tuesday
Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears
19.4.2022
A raft of new political and electoral integrity laws proposed in Ireland will see the banning of donations made in crypto to political parties in the country
Ireland’s central bank follows UK's example in warning of crypto advertisements
22.3.2022
The central bank warned people to be mindful of "the risks of misleading advertisements, particularly on social media, where influencers are being paid to advertise crypto assets."
Ireland's Central Bank Warns of 'Misleading' Crypto Ads by Social Media Influencers
22.3.2022
The Central Bank of Ireland has warned consumers about the risk of 'misleading' ads promoting crypto investments particularly by influencers on social media
Gemini receives license to provide electronic money services in Ireland
21.3.2022
The license does not allow Gemini to operate as an exchange in the country, but it will let it passport e-money services throughout the EEA
Central Bank of Ireland nixes crypto funds: Too difficult 'for a retail investor'
10.2.2022
The central bank feels that there is too much risk for retail investors who lack the expertise needed to trade crypto, but professional investors are welcome to continue trading
BNY Mellon Urges Ireland to Adopt Crypto Rules Before EU Regulations, Report Reveals
25.10.2021
As authorities in the EU are still discussing union-wide cryptocurrency regulations, a major U.S. bank has reportedly lobbied the Irish government to adopt its own rules for the space. BNY Mellon launched its digital asset business in Ireland this year to provide custodian services to institutional...
Geographic Distribution Data Shows US Takes Leading Bitcoin Mining Position After China’s Crackdown
13.10.2021
After China has reigned for a number of consecutive years as the dominant bitcoin mining epicenter of the world, the United States has “taken the leading position in bitcoin mining,” according to new data from Cambridge University. Data Shows US, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation Rule...
Globetrotting Binance looks to Ireland for ‘centralized’ headquarters
8.10.2021
Binance established three subsidiaries in Ireland during September and the globe trotting exchange may be settling down
Survey: 1 in 10 Irish Investors, Quarter of Young People Hold Cryptocurrencies
17.9.2021
Investors in Ireland are attracted to digital opportunities offering better returns and often find them online, a new survey has indicated. According to the poll, 11% of investors have already bought a digital asset and a quarter of the young Irish are betting on cryptocurrencies. Low Interest...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Seeks EU License, Eyes Expansion in Europe
25.8.2021
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to expand operations in the European market, according to the German press. The coin trading platform is in talks with regulators and plans to acquire a license in an EU member state, its founder Jesse Powell revealed. Kraken to Enter European...