Further to the Blockchain Ireland Webinar with the Central Bank of Ireland’s Eoin FItzgerald, the consultation period on “Central Bank approach to innovation engagement in financial services” is still open. The consultation period is open for responses from 8 November 2023 to 8 February 2024. Since April 2018 and the launch of its Innovation Hub, […]
The Central Bank of Ireland launched its Innovation Hub in 2018 and has sought to develop its capabilities and reach in line with the continuous development of the fintech innovation ecosystem. It has recently launched the Consultation Paper 156, “Central Bank approach to innovation engagement in financial services” and now seeks feedback from the community. […]
MoonPay Technology Services Limited has been successful in its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Ireland, with the Central Bank providing approval in August. “Since its inception,” wrote CEO Ivan Soto-Wright, “MoonPay has been steadfast in our resolve to protect our customers from financial crime, fraud, and cyber threats, while ensuring a […]
With the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) in force since 29 June 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland is inviting firms to participate in a short survey to help it: The survey can be accessed here: https://centralbankofireland.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fT3SAJrg5lYYJw The survey is aimed only at firms that intend to perform activities which will be regulated under MiCAR. […]