The firm’s Gold & Silver fund made a $2.58 million investment in an XRP ETP, which was later cancelled.
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gains Registration in Ireland
Ireland is emerging as an attractive destination for crypto firms; Coinbase designated the country as its EU hub earlier this month.
Coinbase Picks Ireland as EU Hub
Forthcoming European laws known as MiCA will allow the exchange to serve the entire EU bloc with a single license.
Scammers prefer banking customers over crypto investors in Ireland: Report
To date, Irish authorities managed to recover approximately 4 million euros of the 20 million euros lost in banking scams since January 2023.
Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps
Kraken obtained a registration from Spain’s central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license.
Crypto firm Gemini picks Ireland as European base amid US crypto blues
Cameron Winklevoss has predicted a “Cambrian explosion” in European innovation once regulations are rolled out.
Ireland’s Central Bank Governor calls for ban on crypto ads targeting young adults: Report
Gabriel Makhlouf reportedly said there was an “uncomfortable” level of crypto advertisements targeting young adults.
Coinbase secures VASP registration in Ireland
Operations in the country will be overseen by Cormac Dinan, a former employee of Crypto.com, Deloitte and Citigroup.
Gemini receives virtual asset service provider license in Ireland
New York-based crypto exchange Gemini opened its local office in Dublin, Ireland, last year. Now, it is granted with a VASP license.
Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears
A raft of new political and electoral integrity laws proposed in Ireland will see the banning of donations made in crypto to political parties in the country.
Ireland’s central bank follows UK’s example in warning of crypto advertisements
The central bank warned people to be mindful of “the risks of misleading advertisements, particularly on social media, where influencers are being paid to advertise crypto assets.”
Gemini receives license to provide electronic money services in Ireland
The license does not allow Gemini to operate as an exchange in the country, but it will let it passport e-money services throughout the EEA.
Central Bank of Ireland nixes crypto funds: Too difficult ‘for a retail investor’
The central bank feels that there is too much risk for retail investors who lack the expertise needed to trade crypto, but professional investors are welcome to continue trading.
PayPal reportedly assembling crypto team in Ireland as Bitcoin adoption grows
The new hires will help PayPal expand its crypto-focused business offering at a time of rapid adoption of Bitcoin and Ether.
Irish MEP calls for stringent crypto regulations in Europe
One Irish MEP wants even stricter stablecoin and crypto regulations in Europe.
Bitcoin ‘of great concern,’ Ireland’s central bank official warns
Cryptocurrency investors should be ready to lose all their holdings, according to Ireland’s central bank financial conduct director.
Goldman Sachs exec reportedly quits job after making Dogecoin fortune
After working at Goldman Sachs for 14 years, a banker reportedly left the firm due to netting massive gains from his Dogecoin holdings.
Irish crypto firms must comply with money laundering laws for the first time
It is now a criminal offense to operate a crypto firm in Ireland without registering with the Central Bank of Ireland.
Irish crypto firms will impose Anti Money Laundering ID checks from April
Irish companies operating with crypto, and the firms servicing them, will have to adhere to AML and CFT for the first time starting next month.
Irish Crypto Firms Squeezed by Bank Account Closures, Regulatory Delays
A delay in transposing the EU’s 5AMLD into local law has given crypto companies no recourse after Irish banks closed their accounts.