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On 2 September 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") updatedOpens in new window its frequently asked questions ("FAQs") under the regulation on markets in crypto-assets ("MiCA").

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1. Central Bank updates MiCA FAQs

On 2 September 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") updated its frequently asked questions ("FAQs") under the regulation on markets in crypto-assets ("MiCA").

The FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2024. The following is an overview of the updates:

  • There are two new questions and answers under the authorisations section of the FAQs, dealing with the following:
    • the notification process for a credit institution, MiFID investment firm, electronic money institution ("EMI"), an in-scope UCITS management company or alternative investment fund manager which is proposing to provide crypto-asset services; and
    • the simplified authorisation assessment procedure in place for firms that are seeking other authorisations in addition to a crypto-asset service provider ("CASP") authorisation under MiCA.

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