The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) held its latest MiCAR briefing on 28 March 2025, in a welcomed and well-attended session. In an address from Gerry Cross, Director of Capital Markets & Funds, CBI, he said “A key purpose of our event this morning is to facilitate a conversation. It is designed in particular to […]
Fidelity Investments is reportedly in the final stages of testing a US dollar-pegged stablecoin, signaling the firm’s latest push into digital assets amid a more favorable crypto regulatory climate under the Trump administration, writes Cointelegraph. The $5.8 trillion asset manager plans to launch the stablecoin through its cryptocurrency division, Fidelity Digital Assets, according to a […]
Join us on Thursday 20 March from 18:00 for a drink and a chat in Kehoes, South Anne Street Dublin. An informal meet, there will be opportunities to meet and chat with others in blockchain, DeFi, crypto and Web3 communities. We look forward to seeing your there!
Skynet is a company that aims to transform the burgeoning AI agent economy by creating a decentralised, trustless network that seamlessly connects AI agents with global services, reports Blockleaders. Recognising that AI agents will soon dominate the digital economy, Skynet, founded by Vishnu Korde, addresses critical gaps in integration, privacy, and scalability while promoting user […]
Blockchain gaming in January saw a threefold increase in onchain activity compared to the same time a year ago, a new report from blockchain analytics platform DappRadar shows. Web3 games saw over 7 million unique active wallets (UAW) a day last month — a 386% increase compared to January 2024, reports Cointelegraph covering the DappRadar’s […]
Italy’s central bank and securities regulator are in discussions with crypto service providers to ensure adequate safeguards against financial and cybersecurity risks, according to Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta. Panetta discussed key issues related to crypto assets, digital finance and cybersecurity risks pertaining to global and European regulations at the 31st Assiom Forex Congress […]
Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering regulator has taken action against 13 remittance service providers and crypto exchanges, with over 50 others still being investigated regarding possible compliance issues, reports Cointelegraph. Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) CEO Brendan Thomas said in a statement that the regulator refused registration renewal for six providers because key personnel were […]
ETFbook, specialising in data and analytics for the exchange traded funds (ETF) market, has announced €4 million Series A funding round led by BlackFin Capital Partners. The Zurich-headquartered company, with presence in key European financial hubs such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Dublin, provides a comprehensive data and analytics platform accessible through a user-friendly […]
R3 Sustainability has partnered with Chintai to launch a new sustainable, blockchain-based investment fund, reports Cointelegraph. R3 Sustainability will leverage Chintai’s layer-1 (L1) blockchain for the development of a $795 million real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation fund focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. The fund is part of the growing RWA tokenisation sector, which […]
The digital age continues to revolutionise traditional sectors, with real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation emerging as a groundbreaking concept, writes Wylie Schnorr of Bull Blockchain Law LLP in a thought leadership piece for Cointelegraph. RWA tokenisation has presented itself as an opportunity for much greater investment accessibility and operational efficiency than traditional securitisation processes. Across the […]
Blockchain Ireland has noted with concern the news that certain crypto exchanges have decided to move their EU MiCA hubs from Ireland for other EU jurisdictions in order to obtain regulatory authorisation. While Blockchain Ireland does not want to comment on any specific case, it is cause for concern that businesses would leave Ireland, having […]
In an opinion piece by Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman, Animoca Brands, Cointelegraph reports on issues around Web3, the open metaverse, and digital property rights. Yat Siu says that in a 2023, TED mainstage talk, he spoke about the opportunity of Web3, the true meaning of the open metaverse and why digital property rights […]