Webinar: Securing Authorisation as a Crypto Asset Service Provider
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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 […]

BESIDE – Train the Trainers
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The BESIDE project is an innovative initiative aimed at training financial sector professionals in the latest technologies and blockchain applications in digital finance, aligned with European digital policy goals. The BESIDE pilot course aims to support the digital transformation of the vocational education and training (VET) sector by providing the course and its resources to […]

MiCA’s stablecoin regime and its remaining challenges
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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. […]

CHAISE Project releases latest blockchain skills forecast report
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The EU CHAISE Project has the objective to develop a strategic approach on blockchain skills development for Europe. CHAISE says it “will deliver future-proof training solutions, in order to tackle blockchain skill shortages and to respond to the current and future skill needs of the European Blockchain workforce.” Blcokchain Ireland has previously circulated surveys and […]

Blockchain Ireland welcomes new minister and congratulates new EU commissioner
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Blockchain Ireland would like to extend congratulations and thanks to Minister Michael McGrath on his nomination as Ireland’s next European Commissioner. Minister McGrath has been a strong supporter of the blockchain, crypto, and Web3 communities in Ireland, and Blockchain Ireland. The minister recently spoke on the opening day of Blockchain Ireland Week in Dublin, acknowledging […]

Fuelling Ireland’s Economic Growth Through the Opportunity of Crypto
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    Ireland is uniquely positioned to benefit from the growth and adoption of blockchain and cryptoasset technology. Before I tell you why, let me tell you my story, how crypto assets inspired me, and why I believe in Ireland’s potential to thrive through this emerging fintech sector, writes Kraken’s Brian Gahan. My Journey to […]

Web3 Innovation without Breaking the Law: DORA, MiCAr, EU digital identity, digital privacy privacy and more
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Date and Time: Wed, 19 Jun 18:30 – 20:30 Location: Dogpatch Labs, Custom House Quay Dublin 1 How can you navigate the growing list of regulations as a startup? During this in-person after-work event, we will discover how web3 businesses can innovate in the Irish and European regulatory environment. Our panel will share their experiences […]

Crypto.com achieves Irish VASP approval
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The Central Bank of Ireland has awarded Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) approval to crypto exchange Crypto.com. The company with more than 100 million customers worldwide and a leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy,  said the approval follows a thorough review of Crypto.com’s commitment to compliance, including its anti-money laundering and combating the financing […]

Applications now open for online MSc in Fintech Innovation
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Massive transformations in digital technologies have created a growing demand for talented professionals in the financial services industries with the ability to transcend knowledge domains in finance, innovation and technology. The part-time and online MSc in Fintech Innovation (Level 9 NFQ / 90 ECTS), delivered by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, in collaboration with Munster Technological […]

Central Bank of Ireland announces Innovation Sandbox Programme
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The Central Bank of Ireland has confirmed it will establish an Innovation Sandbox Programme in 2024. The programme will provide regulatory advice and support for innovative projects that promote better outcomes for society and the financial system, says CBI. The CBI announcement follows a three-month public consultation, and comes alongside a Feedback Statement to a […]

Blockhain Ireland Awards 2024!
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After a hugely successful Blockchain Ireland Week 2024, the wrap party was a joyous affair. This was due in no small part to the annual Blockchain Ireland Awards! Blockchain Ireland was delighted to recognise the oustanding contribution to the community and ecosystem made by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, and in his […]