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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'...
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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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
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 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."
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...
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...
Paypal Hiring Over 100 Crypto Positions as Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Rises
2.8.2021
Payments giant Paypal is hiring more than 100 crypto-related positions as demand for cryptocurrencies grows. Paypal’s CEO recently revealed the company’s expansion plans, stating, “We continue to be really pleased with the momentum we’re seeing on crypto and we’re...