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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Central Bank of Ireland has announced the theme for the upcoming Innovation Sandbox Programme. The theme is Combatting financial crime: Through the use of innovative technology, foster and develop solutions that minimise fraud, enhance KYC/AML/CFT frameworks, and improve day to day transaction security for consumers. On its updated web page, the CBI said ” as […]
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 […]
William Fry, in association with Blockhain Ireland, will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 23 July at 09:00 to discuss Securing Authorisation as a Crypto Asset Service Provider. With the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) comming into force, as well as many other condsiderations in the field, expert advisors will speak about what businesses […]
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. […]