Ireland

Bitcoin·Blockchain·Community·Markets·Policy·Regulation

Irish Authorities Struggle to Access Over $377M ‘Seized’ Bitcoin

October 10, 2024

An €350 million (over $380M) Bitcoin haul, seized from the clutches of a criminal, sits tantalizingly out of reach for Irish authorities. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) possesses the digital fortune, but lacks the key to unlock it. Since 2019, the CAB has been

Policy·Regulation

Ireland Partners with EU on Crypto Regulations Under MiCA

September 24, 2024

Ireland is working closely with its European Union partners to align with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), according to Derville Rowland, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Ireland. “For the first time, MiCA will introduce a harmonized regulatory framework for the sector that introduces prudential and conduct obligations for issuers of e-money tokens,