Crypto Assets Ireland

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency last week published a letter addressing Crypto Asset Activity under national banks and federal savings associations. Within this letter 1183 it explicitly states: "OCC staff have continued to develop knowledge and expertise regarding crypto-asset activities. Based on this supervisory experience, the OCC has determined that Interpretive Letter 1179 is no longer necessary", also stating "banks must conduct all crypto-asset activities in a safe, sound, and fair manner and in compliance with applicable law" - which is a continuation of innovation and enablement to foster a pro #CryptoAssets community, similar to wording in #MiCAR Another discussion point to be had during our next chapter meeting. For the crypto assets community wishing to learn more about this, please reach out to [email protected] or indeed cryptoassets.ie #int1183 #Safe #Transparent #BlockChain #StableCoin Crypto Assets Ireland Fintech Ireland MiCA Ready #CryptoAssetCustody DigitalAssets.Law

Crypto slump continues as fears over Trump tariffs offset White House push. Probably a concern for those that use crypto only as a form of investment, but perhaps less an issue that use crypto for utility purposes? https://lnkd.in/eJCiUJN5

?? Crypto Regulation & Security: A Wake-Up Call for Europe ?? With MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) setting the standard in Europe, compliance is no longer optional, especially for VASP (Virtual Asset Service Providers) and CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Providers). But regulation alone isn’t enough. Security must be a priority. As crypto adoption grows, ensuring that exchanges, custodians, and platforms are cyber-resilient is key to protecting users and the industry itself. How do you see the balance between regulation and security in the crypto space? #Crypto #MiCA #Regulation #CyberSecurity #DigitalAssets #Fintech

The Financial Times is buzzing this weekend (including Monday) with #fintech coverage. First it was #BNPL (see earlier post of mine) and secondly a post on the Chair of Revolut setting up an investment fund to buy shares from employees of #tech & fintech companies (posted that yesterday). This morning Akila Quinio, Nikou Asgari?and?George Hammond of the #FinancialTimes write: "Banks and fintechs join ‘#stablecoin gold rush’ as Bank of America and Stripe target market for payments in #cryptocurrencies They write that "There has been growing acceptance among regulators worldwide that stablecoins, designed to hold a constant value of a dollar per coin, could become a more accepted part of the financial system" Joe McCann Crypto Assets Ireland DigitalAssets.Law Fintech Ireland Animo Digital FINTECH UK [worth following these names if you are interested in crypto innovation, cybersecurity and regulation thereof] https://lnkd.in/eFYx7TVS [Some people give out to me about posting these paywall news links, but hey, good journalism cannot be free. If you have the right #Revolut membership, you can get the #FT for free. ??]

#MiCA Authorized aspirants #VASPs As Crypto Assets Ireland have said before, while MiCA specifically speaks to ICT Governance and Policies, #ESMA European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (the supervisory authority) specifically stated alignment to #DORA the digital operational resilience act. Yesterday ESMA published their latest update on this: The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) issued an opinion on the European Commission's rejection of their draft Regulatory Technical Standards (#RTS) under DORA Article 30(5), which aimed to define criteria for financial entities subcontracting ICT services for critical functions. The Commission rejected the draft on January 21, 2025, arguing that Article 5 exceeded the ESAs' mandate by introducing additional monitoring requirements for subcontracting chains. In response, the ESAs accepted the Commission’s amendments, acknowledging they align the #RTS with DORA’s mandate and making no further recommendations. The opinion was adopted on March 3, 2025. Crypto Assets Ireland as a supervised entity under DORA by #ESAs and registered are vested in ensuring governance risk and compliance is done to the highest level. #CASP #VASP #EMI #CBI Fintech Ireland DigitalAssets.Law MiCA Ready Intercept Technologies UK & Ireland #Article30 #Article5 https://lnkd.in/eWv8S9Dv

Great to welcome Gabriele Mantellini, our newest member of #CryptoAssetsIreland join the team, driving engagement within the Fintech community in the regulated space for #MiCA amongst others. Crypto Assets Ireland (759068) & Digital Assets Ireland (759067) goal is to create conversation and engagement with the #Fintech community to help enable innovation through regulation at its best with Central Bank of Ireland and Fintech Ireland. We look forward to welcoming the many fintech firms #EMI #VASP #CASP #eMoney #MiFID #MiCA to our next meeting helping drive change to the #DigitalAssets arena in Ireland. Fintech Ireland Peter Oakes Intercept Technologies UK & Ireland Crypto Assets Ireland MiCA Ready DigitalAssets.Law

ETHDublin 2025 is ETH Ireland’s flagship event, with 2025 marking its third edition. It takes place on Friday 23 May at Dogpatch Labs in the IFSC, Dublin. Like Fintech Ireland, we encourage our followers to check it out. https://lnkd.in/eSQjQeMz GET TICKETS AT https://www.ethdublin.io/ What is ETH Dublin?: 1) for those curious or passionate about using emerging technology for good. 2) brings together the brightest minds in Ethereum to share insights, showcase projects, and explore the future of decentralised technology. Expect insightful talks, networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops that will level up your skillset.

That CompliReg page has been updated to include the Central Bank's Supervisory expectations for CASPs and issuers of ARTs and EMTs. You now download from one spot the so-called 'Holy Trinity' of Central Bank of Ireland's #cryptoasset documentation as follows: 1) Application Form for Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation? 2) The?Key Facts Document? 3) MiCAR Authorisation and Supervision Expectations https://lnkd.in/eGhgp8Na Enjoy.

You looking to become authorised in Ireland, the EU's leading jurisdiction for authorised activites, for #cryptoassets? Then check out this important update about the release today (5 March 2025) of the Irish crypto-asset Authorisation form for #MiCAR aspirants https://lnkd.in/eZSGXE9h And get ready for Crypto Assets Ireland's next meeting where the Application Form and the whole Authorisation Process will be discussed as well as many other topics. Recommend that you follow Crypto Assets Ireland Linkedin page and visit www.cryptoassets.ie to learn more. Thanks to CompliReg for placing details of the Irish regime on its website too. #digitalassets

The opportunity for the #FinTech community within Ireland has never been stronger to speak up for the industry, change required and supporting the #MiCA regulation through Fintech Ireland Crypto Assets Ireland. Peter Oakes describes the reasons why it’s this important to have your say, in the value proposition for ireland. #KFD #MiCAR (Markets in #CryptoAssets Regulation) #CryptoAssetsIreland #DigitalAssetsIreland #VASP #AI