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 […]
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 […]
StoneX Digital International Limited, a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., has been approved by the Central Bank of Ireland, as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to operate a digital asset business. The company said its StoneX Digital platform will provide execution and custody services, offering deep liquidity and flexible trading tools with multiple API […]
The Minister for Finance has signed the Statutory Instrument which gives effect to EU regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Statutory Instrument No 607 of 2024, European Union (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Regulations 2024 – 2024/01986 designates the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) as the National Competent Authority, as well as outlining the administrative […]
Europe’s forthcoming regulatory framework will introduce banking concerns for stablecoin issuers that could threaten the stability of the broader crypto space, according to Paulo Ardoino. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is the first comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry and is set to go into full effect on 30 December. Under MiCA, stablecoin […]
EU regulators have issued new guidelines allowing relevant market participants to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), reports Cointelegraph. On 12 July, three European Supervisory Authorities — the European Banking Authority, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority — released a consultation […]
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) held its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) – Industry Briefing today, with a very well attended session. Addressed by Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor, Consumer and Investor Protection, she said that CBI’s commitment is to be clear, transparent, predictable, and open. The important pre-application phase is now open, and drawing […]
Chainalysis has produced the second article in a series on Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) stablecoin regime and its remaining challenges. The articles asserts that MiCAR “represents a significant shift to a comprehensive regulatory framework including prudential and conduct requirements for both crypto asset issuers and crypto asset service providers (CASPs) within the EU. […]
Spain has unveiled plans to reduce the transition period before the application of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, reports Coindesk. A recent publication from the government shows a meeting with the first vice president Nadia Calvino and Verena Ross, the President of the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) to bring the country’s […]
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD opened a public consultation on the exercise of national discretions contained within the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MICAR) (EU) 2023/1114. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is the first European-level legislation introducing a harmonised and comprehensive framework for crypto-assets, covering issues from the offering to the public of crypto-assets […]
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. […]