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As mentioned in our recent updates (here and here), MiCA will apply from 30 December 2024, save for the framework for stablecoins (asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens)...

Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business. For more information on any of the topics covered in this edition, please contact the people listed...

The Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI") has made clear that payment institutions ("PIs") and e-money firms ("EMFs") (together, "Firms") are a top supervisory priority for the next 12 months.

Virtual asset service providers are now subject to anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing requirements introduced by the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021.

On 14 April 2025, the EDPB published guidelines for public consultation on the processing of personal data through blockchain technologies...

The EU Council and European Parliament reached provisional agreement on MiCA last night (the proposed EU regulation on markets in crypto-assets) following 3 months of trilogue negotiations.

Yesterday, on 28 October 2021, the Financial Action Task Force published its finalised, updated Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach for Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers, applicable to firms that handle cryptocurrency and virtual assets.

Many know blockchain as the innovative technology that allows the cryptocurrency Bitcoin to work. The underlying blockchain protocol can be repurposed for many non-currency purposes.

On 18 July 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland held an industry briefing and discussion on MiCAR, the Central Bank's regulatory approach to crypto, and the authorisation of crypto-asset service providers.

On 17 October 2023, ESMA published a letter and statement to encourage Member States, crypto-asset service providers...

Since the European Commission tabled its proposal for an EU regulatory framework on artificial intelligence (AI Act) in April 2021, regulation of AI has remained a focus for legislators across the globe.

ESMA, the EBA and EIOPA (the ESAs) have issued a warning that crypto-assets are not a suitable investment, or payment method, for most retail consumers.

For further information on any of the issues discussed in this publication please contact the related contact(s) on this page.

The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 which amends the Companies Act 2014 was signed into law on 12 November 2024.

Listed below are the top 5 most played videos over the last 12 months. Not surprisingly, the Brexit referendum ranked top, while topics such as Fintech were also of particular interest.

On 2 May 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland signalled a change in its approach to registering Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) / authorising Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in Ireland.

European Commission Announces Proposals in Fintech Action Plan