Gemini becomes Ireland’s first approved Virtual Asset Service Provider
Gemini is officially the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to be approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. The approval comes shortly after receiving an e-money operator license from the...
View ArticleIreland’s central bank leader calls for ban on crypto ads targeted at youth
The governor of Ireland’s central bank has called for legislators to ban crypto ads aimed at youth, according to a Reuters report dated Jan. 25. Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of...
View ArticleCircle recommends Central Bank of Ireland adopt public blockchains for...
Quick Take Circle submits a response to the Central Bank of Ireland highlighting the benefits of blockchain-based financial services for consumers. Circle offers recommendations on how financial...
View ArticleKraken gets regulatory approval to operate in Ireland
Kraken secured a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland on April 18. The license allows the crypto exchange to operate in the country legally. Kraken said the...
View ArticleKraken expands European footprint with new virtual asset licenses in Ireland...
Crypto exchange Kraken has successfully secured licenses across two European countries, furthering its regional expansion plan. In a Sept. 26 statement to CryptoSlate, a Kraken spokesperson said it...
View ArticleCoinbase picks Ireland for its EU MiCA hub
U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has officially chosen Ireland as the location for its European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) hub, marking a significant step in its ongoing international...
View ArticleIreland grants Ripple VASP license, bolstering its European presence
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has licensed Ripple’s Irish subsidiary, Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, as a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), according to a Dec. 19 statement. Per...
View ArticleMeta pauses European AI assistant launch due to regulatory objections
Meta said it will delay the launch and training of its AI assistant in Europe following a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). According to a June 10 statement, the regulator asked...
View ArticleConor McGregor takes talk of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve to the public
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has endorsed the idea of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve, sparking renewed debate about the country’s financial future and the role of digital assets in its national...
View ArticleCoinbase secures MiCA approval, shifts headquarters to Luxembourg
Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has taken a major step in its global expansion by securing approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, according to a June...
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