Key developments of interest over the last month include: a new Bill containing detailed new information and account direct deduction obligations for banks and EMIs being introduced to the UK Parliament; the issuing of a...more
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) (henceforth “MiCA”), which entered into force in June 2023, seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-assets across the EU. However,...more
With the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) becoming fully applicable by the end of this year, crypto-asset service providers seeking to offer their services across the EU need to consider...more
On 29 May 2024, Blockchain Ireland week included a keynote address delivered by Mr. Gerry Cross, Director of Financial Regulation (Policy and Risk) (the "Director") at the Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI"). The address...more
The outlook for 2023 looks uncertain, following another tumultuous year. The collapse of a number of large cryptocurrency exchanges has shone another spotlight on the digital asset market. The financial system’s resilience...more