Ireland

Irish digital currency firms now obliged to register with central bank
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30 April, 2021

Irish digital currency firms now obliged to register with central bank

Companies considered to be Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) are now required to adhere to the same rules as other...
Jamaica, Ireland firm partner to test CBDC project in 2021
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10 April, 2021

Jamaica, Ireland firm partner to test CBDC project in 2021

After the Bahamas, Jamaica would pilot test central bank digital currency. Roll-out expected in early 2022.
Ireland to enforce AML checks for digital currency firms from April
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22 March, 2021

Ireland to enforce AML checks for digital currency firms from April

Ireland will impose anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism requirements for digital currency firms starting April 2021.
Irish SIM swap hacker sentenced to 3 years in prison
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24 November, 2020

Irish SIM swap hacker sentenced to 3 years in prison

Conor Freeman, 21, was handed the sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, which will see him jailed for 2 years...
Ireland adopts EU anti-money laundering directive
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17 August, 2020

Ireland adopts EU anti-money laundering directive

The Cabinet of Ireland gave their approval to a bill that transposes the criminal justice aspects of AMLD5 into national...
Digital currency firms in Ireland denied banking amid EU directive delays
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15 May, 2020

Digital currency firms in Ireland denied banking amid EU directive delays

AIB said its concerns stem from a delay in importing the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) into domestic law.
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